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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29 Sep 2026
#246 Why Capable Kids Struggle to Act on Their Own Behalf

Capable young people can know what to do and still struggle to act when the stakes get higher.  In this episode of College & Career Clarity, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores why agency does not automatically develop with age and why professional risk-taking can feel difficult for some young adults. She also shares how parents can give…

07 Jan 2025
#156 Unlock What College Admissions Officers Want with Dr. John Durante

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. John discuss: Importance of…

31 Dec 2024
#155 Best of 2024: Colleges Share How Admissions by Major Works with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses: Trends in highly competitive majors…

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…