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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10 Mar 2026
#217 Why “Find a Job You Love” Sends the Wrong Message to Gen Z

In this continuation of her series unpacking common phrases we say to young people about careers, Lisa Marker-Robbins tackles the well-known advice, “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” She explains how this inspirational soundbite, while poetic, creates unrealistic expectations about what work should feel like.  Drawing on…

07 Jul 2026
#234 Mid-Year Career Clarity Check: Is Your Family Behind?

Time has a way of speeding up, especially when major…

30 Jun 2026
#233 What Parents Get Wrong About Their Kid’s Confidence

Many parents assume confidence comes before action, but Lisa Marker-Robbins…

23 Jun 2026
#232 The Step Where Career Clarity Falls Apart—and Why

Career exploration often starts with enthusiasm but stalls at the…

16 Jun 2026
#231 The Missing Skills Behind Independence with Katie Azevedo

Success in school, college, and work often depends on skills…

09 Jun 2026
#230 Stop Trying to Impress Colleges: What Admissions Really Want with Susan Knoppow

What if the biggest mistake in college admissions is trying…

02 Jun 2026
#229 The Summer Mistake That Leaves Families Panicked by Labor Day

What if the biggest summer mistake isn’t doing too much,…