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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03 Feb 2026
#212 How to Choose a College That Delivers Career ROI, with Jeff Selingo

In this episode, Lisa and Jeff discuss: Why college prestige alone no longer guarantees strong early career outcomes — and what matters more instead How internships, micro-credentials, and co-ops now function as proof of employability How parental decision-making and assumptions about higher ed are shifting post-2008 Where higher education still falls short in delivering hands-on…

25 Jul 2023
#080 Steps to Crush Teen Stress and Bring Relief with Dr. Ben Bernstein

In this episode, Lisa and Ben discuss: The biggest challenge…

18 Jul 2023
#079 How to Build the Right College List for Engineering Majors with Jennifer Stephan

In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer discuss: Pros and cons…

11 Jul 2023
#078 5 Essential Questions to Ask Colleges Before Submitting Applications with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses the five questions: Does your…

04 Jul 2023
#077 Reframing Post-Graduation Success for Struggling Students with Scotti Weintraub

In this episode, Lisa and Scotti discuss: Why many students’…

27 Jun 2023
076 Who Should Consider Christian Colleges with Jeremiah Gonia

In this episode, Lisa and Jeremiah discuss: The nuances of…

20 Jun 2023
075 How to Build a “Responsible” College List with Cathy Copeland Titus

In this episode, Lisa and Cathy discuss: Creating a responsible,…