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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24 Mar 2026
#219 Is That Career Credential Right for Your Kid? How to Boost Outcomes

There are more than 23,000 career credentials available today—so how do you know which ones are worth pursuing? In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins breaks down how families and young professionals can cut through the noise using the Credential Value Index, a data tool created by the Burning Glass Institute that analyzes thousands of certifications across…

08 Sep 2026
#243 Personal Safety: Is Your Young Person Prepared? with S. Gale Bleth

As young people gain independence, recognizing risk becomes an important…

01 Sep 2026
#242 Think Your Young Person Isn’t a Leader? Look Again

Leadership does not always look like a team captain, club…

25 Aug 2026
#241 Could Your Help Be Holding Your Young Person Back? with Jason Robinovitz

Helping a young person succeed can sometimes keep them from…

18 Aug 2026
#240 College Majors, Admissions, and Career Direction: Your Questions Answered

Choosing a college major can raise bigger questions about career…

11 Aug 2026
#239 Who Should Be on Your Teen’s College Planning Team? with Stephanie Simpson

Parents often assume their teen’s school counselor can handle every…

04 Aug 2026
#238 The “Why This Major Essay” Isn’t Really About Your Major

The college essay that asks, “Why this major?” is about…