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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13 Jan 2026
#209 A Better Path? Why Skilled Trades Might Beat College with JJ Owen

In this episode, Lisa and JJ discuss: Rethinking post-high school pathways and expanding what counts as a successful career beyond the traditional four-year college path The role of curiosity, exposure, and hands-on experiences in meaningful career exploration The growing need for skilled and technical workers across multiple industries Supporting young people in finding aligned career…

23 May 2023
#071 School Discipline and College Admissions with Hanna Stotland

In this episode Lisa and Hanna discuss: Categories of student…

16 May 2023
#070 Military Service Academies with Lisa Rielage

In this episode Lisa and Lisa discuss: What a military…

09 May 2023
#069 The Ins and Outs of AP Courses with Megan Rose

In this episode Lisa and Megan discuss: Navigating the AP…

02 May 2023
#068 How to Get the Most Out Of College with Elliot Felix

In this episode Lisa and Elliot discuss: The importance of…

25 Apr 2023
#067 Who Should Consider Catholic Colleges with Dean Kilgour and Joyce Masek

In this episode, Lisa, Dean, and Joyce discuss:   Differences between…

18 Apr 2023
#066 Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow

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