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…

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…

07 May 2024
#121 Mentorship and Innovation Ideas for Your Teen with Tony Antonelli and Wilson Turner

In this episode, Lisa, Tony, and Wilson discuss: The critical…

30 Apr 2024
#120 Experiential Learning: Unlocking Your Teen’s Career Path with Drews Mitchell

In this episode, Lisa and Drews discuss: What experiential learning…

23 Apr 2024
#119 How to Change Your College Major Successfully with Kaci Kortis

In this episode, Lisa and Kaci discuss: Having early conversations…