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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02 Dec 2025
#203 Surviving Winter Break with Family: Andrea Malkin Brenner on Staying Connected

In this episode, Lisa and Andrea discuss: Navigating family dynamics when college students return home for holidays and extended breaks Balancing student independence with household expectations during time at home Communicating effectively with teens and college students to reduce conflict around schedules, curfews, and responsibilities Supporting student identity development and deeper conversations during the transition…

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…