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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02 Jun 2026
#229 The Summer Mistake That Leaves Families Panicked by Labor Day

What if the biggest summer mistake isn’t doing too much, but doing too little with the extra time available? In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explains why families who treat summer as a time to simply relax often reach Labor Day feeling behind, highlighting the difference between rest and rejuvenation and showing how intentional action…

02 Jan 2024
#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker

In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to…

26 Dec 2023
#102 Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst

EPISODE SUMMARY At many schools, like the University of Illinois…

19 Dec 2023
#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow

In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss: What admissions officers…

05 Dec 2023
#099 Navigating College with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions with Annie Tulkin

In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: The Disability Tax…

28 Nov 2023
#098 How Your Teen Can Benefit from an Honors College with Sylvia Borgo

In this episode, Lisa and Sylvia discuss: Why Honors Colleges…