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 Feb 2026
#215 Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Career Advice—and What To Say Instead

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins continues her series unpacking well-meaning career advice that unintentionally backfires. Following her previous episode challenging the phrase “you can be anything,” Lisa now tackles another cultural staple: “follow your passion.”  She explains that this advice often creates pressure, paralysis, and self-doubt rather than motivation, and why passion is rarely…

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…

25 Jun 2024
#128 Winning College Scholarships: Expert Tips with Dave The Scholarship Coach

In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: How Dave’s son…

18 Jun 2024
#127 Showcasing Your Teen’s Character & Curiosity to Colleges with Liz Krider

In this episode, Lisa and Liz discuss: How your teen…

11 Jun 2024
#126 Supporting Jewish Students in their College Search Process with Sam Joustra

In this episode, Lisa and Sam discuss: How Jewish students…