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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23 Dec 2025
#206 Best of 2025: How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing college scholarships given by the institutions The difference in merit vs. need-based financial aid The role of GPA and standardized testing, ACT, and SAT, in scholarship awards Colleges with merit scholarship grids where students can know the amount they can earn for good grades and…

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…

23 Dec 2025
#206 Best of 2025: How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing…