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.

Flourish_Podcast_Concepts-CD-v4-min
26 May 2026
#228 Why Capable Kids End Up Stuck in Miserable Jobs

What if the biggest challenge facing young adults isn’t a lack of opportunity, but a lack of intentional direction early on? In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores how delayed self-awareness and career exploration can leave capable young adults feeling stuck despite outward success. Using the story of Molly, a 26-year-old HR professional, she illustrates how…

15 Oct 2024
#144 Military Service Academy Majors & Career Paths with Phil Black

In this episode, Lisa and Phil discuss: Understanding the unique…

08 Oct 2024
#143 FAFSA & Financial Aid Delays: Buying College Better with Beth Walker

In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: Update on the…

01 Oct 2024
#142 SAT, ACT, and Test-Optional Admissions: What Parents Need to Know with David Blobaum

In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Understanding how colleges…

24 Sep 2024
#141 Lessons Learned from 200+ Colleges with John Durante

In this episode, Lisa and John discuss: Identifying the controllables…

17 Sep 2024
#140 Avoiding the Pitfalls of College Transfers with Jaime Smith

In this episode, Lisa and Jaime discuss: How to prevent…

10 Sep 2024
#139 Showcasing Leadership in College Admissions with Lee Norwood

In this episode, Lisa and Lee discuss: Why it’s a…