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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12 May 2026
#226 What Your “On Track” Child Might Be Missing

What if students who seem “on track” are actually headed in the wrong direction? In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges the traditional focus on grades, college acceptance, and achievement, revealing why these milestones often create a false sense of progress. She explains how families unintentionally prioritize the wrong finish line, leading students to graduate…

20 Oct 2026
#249 From High School Forward: Are You Building What Employers Will Actually Want?

The truth is, a college degree, extra certification, or an…

13 Oct 2026
#248 How to Get Internship Ready and Make It Count with Julia Lapan, UVA

An internship can offer much more than a line on…

06 Oct 2026
#247 4 Steps to Help Your Kid Take Smarter Risks with Matthew Confer

Taking a risk does not have to mean jumping in…

29 Sep 2026
#246 Why Capable Kids Struggle to Act on Their Own Behalf

Capable young people can know what to do and still…

22 Sep 2026
#245 What Can Get Missed While Earning a Liberal Arts Degree

A liberal arts degree can provide broad academic freedom, but…

15 Sep 2026
#244 When Capable Isn’t Enough with Mark Talaga

A young person can be highly capable and still struggle…