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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28 Jul 2026
#237 How to Tell If a College Will Prepare Students for Career Success with Julia Lapan, UVA

Choosing a college is about far more than rankings, majors, and graduation rates. Lisa Marker-Robbins sits down with Dr. Julia Lapan from the University of Virginia to explore what families should look for in a college experience that helps students build confidence, explore career possibilities, and prepare for life after graduation. In this episode, Lisa…

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…

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…