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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10 Mar 2026
#217 Why “Find a Job You Love” Sends the Wrong Message to Gen Z

In this continuation of her series unpacking common phrases we say to young people about careers, Lisa Marker-Robbins tackles the well-known advice, “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” She explains how this inspirational soundbite, while poetic, creates unrealistic expectations about what work should feel like.  Drawing on…

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…

04 Jun 2024
#125 Colleges Share How Admissions by Major Works with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses: Using the clues from colleges…

28 May 2024
#124 Application Tips from a Former Admissions Counselor with Heather Parry

In this episode, Lisa and Heather discuss: The behind-the-scenes of…

21 May 2024
#123 College Institutional Priorities: Understanding Who Gets In with Aly Beaumont

In this episode, Lisa and Aly discuss: Common institutional priorities…

14 May 2024
#122 Finding the Right Test Prep with Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin

In this episode, Lisa, Amy, and Mike discuss: How to…