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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14 Oct 2025
#196 5 Must-Know Hiring Trends & How They Impact Your Student with Christine Rigby-Hall

In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: Shifting hiring timelines and employer decision-making in today’s job market Growing importance of skills-based hiring and micro-internships Influence of artificial intelligence on entry-level roles and required skills Continued power of networking and accessing the hidden job market Key Takeaways:  The average job search now takes three to six…

05 Mar 2024
#112 Ushering in the New Digital SAT with Jackie Pollina

In this episode, Lisa and Jackie discuss: The most significant…

27 Feb 2024
#111 Mythbusting In-State v. Out-of-State Universities with Cristiana Quinn

In this episode, Lisa and Cristiana discuss: Families often default…

20 Feb 2024
#110 How to Know if College is Still Worth It

In this episode, Lisa discusses: Why Americans have lost faith…

13 Feb 2024
#109 Maximizing Summer: Effective Planning Tips with Cindy McCormick

In this episode, Lisa and Cindy discuss: How to make…

06 Feb 2024
#108 Exploring Licensed Clinical Social Work Careers with Shara Ruffin

In this episode, Lisa and Shara discuss: Looking at social…

30 Jan 2024
#107 Strategies for Silencing Your Teen’s Inner Critic with Natalie Borrell

In this episode, Lisa and Natalie discuss: Why everyone should…