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…

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…

23 Jan 2024
#106 The College Admissions Interview, What to Expect and How to Prep with Vince Garcia

In this episode, Lisa and Vince discuss: The three different…

16 Jan 2024
#105 Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak

In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Understanding your student’s…

09 Jan 2024
#104 Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff

In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: When your student…