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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21 Oct 2025
#197 Avoiding the Default Major: Smart Steps for Aspiring Business Students with Anita Doddi

In this episode, Lisa and Anita discuss: The growing trend of students choosing business as a “default” or undecided major The value of real-world work experiences for high school and college students exploring business What competitive business school admissions officers truly look for beyond academics How reflection, course choices, and extracurriculars shape clarity and college…

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…

13 Jan 2026
#209 A Better Path? Why Skilled Trades Might Beat College with JJ Owen

In this episode, Lisa and JJ discuss: Rethinking post-high school…

06 Jan 2026
#208 How to Support Career Planning When Chronic Health is a Factor with Annie Tulkin

In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: Career planning when…

30 Dec 2025
#207 Best of 2025: The Hidden Impact of College Major Selection on Admissions with Rick Clark

In this episode, Lisa and Rick discuss: How a student’s…