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…

06 Aug 2024
#134 Public vs. Private Colleges: Myths and Facts with Dr. Matthew Ward

In this episode, Lisa and Matthew discuss: Common misconceptions regarding…

30 Jul 2024
#133 Tips for College-Bound Neurodiverse Students with Jessica Nelson

In this episode, Lisa and Jessica discuss: The three types…

23 Jul 2024
#132 Computer Science and STEM Admissions Tips with Jyoti Jain

  In this episode, Lisa and Jyoti discuss: Strategies for…

16 Jul 2024
#131 Exploring Liberal Arts Colleges: Benefits and Fit with Anne Ingersoll

In this episode, Lisa and Anne discuss: The benefits of…

09 Jul 2024
#130 Pathway to Becoming a Pilot: Admissions and Career Insights with Penny Linsenmayer

In this episode, Lisa and Penny discuss: Different pathways for…

02 Jul 2024
#129 Empowering Teens for Success: Career Readiness with Lorna Bryant

In this episode, Lisa and Lorna discuss: Skills that will…