Podcast

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your young person's next steps—or unsure how to help them choose a college major or career path—you're not alone. The College & Career Clarity podcast equips you with expert insight and practical strategies to support your 15–25-year-old with confidence.

Each weekly episode with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests offers actionable takeaways to spark meaningful conversations and help your family move from confusion to clarity—one step at a time.

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25 Nov 2025
#202 How to Raise Curious, Future-Ready Teens – with Kami Wanous

In this episode, Lisa and Kami discuss: How curiosity shapes the development of lifelong learners who can adapt and grow over time Why box-checking habits weaken authentic engagement with learning What project-based learning offers as a bridge between interests and academics The role family culture plays in nurturing natural curiosity and supporting ongoing personal growth…

24 Feb 2026
#215 Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Career Advice—and What To Say Instead

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins continues her series unpacking…

17 Feb 2026
#214 “You Can Be Anything”: Why This Advice Backfires with Your Young Person

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the…

10 Feb 2026
#213 Confidence Blueprint: Setting Your Young Person Up for Success with Jennifer Gershberg

In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer discuss: How real confidence…

03 Feb 2026
#212 How to Choose a College That Delivers Career ROI, with Jeff Selingo

In this episode, Lisa and Jeff discuss: Why college prestige…

27 Jan 2026
#211 How to Use Course Scheduling to Demonstrate Fit and Direction

Lisa Marker-Robbins argues that course scheduling is more than fulfilling…

20 Jan 2026
#210 From College First to Career Fit: How College and Career Clarity Has Evolved

Lisa Marker Robbins has spent decades helping young people navigate…