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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04 Aug 2026
#238 The “Why This Major Essay” Isn’t Really About Your Major

The college essay that asks, “Why this major?” is about far more than getting into college. In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explains why this common admissions prompt reflects a question students will continue answering throughout internships, scholarship applications, graduate school, networking conversations, and future careers. Drawing from years of coaching students and families, Lisa…

24 Dec 2024
#154 Best of 2023: College Admissions Demystified—The Role of Majors with Andy Borst

In this episode, Lisa and Andy discuss: Why some universities…

17 Dec 2024
#153 Best of 2022: Simplify College Major Selection Using the Birkman with Sharon Birkman

In this episode, Lisa and Sharon discuss: What sets the…

10 Dec 2024
#152 Getting Student Leadership Experiences and Internships with INTERalliance

In this episode, Lisa, Keith, and Tejas discuss: The value…

03 Dec 2024
#151 Teen Career Development: Who’s Responsible? with Vicki Weisbrod

In this episode, Lisa and Vicki discuss: How your teen’s…

26 Nov 2024
#150 Move Beyond Helicopter Parenting with Cheryl Pankhurst

In this episode, Lisa and Cheryl discuss: Strategies to help…

19 Nov 2024
#149 Boosting STEM Student Success Through Math Contests with Vida John

In this episode, Lisa and Vida discuss: How math contests…