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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…

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,…

13 Jun 2023
#074 What Admissions Officers Want Students to Know with Kim Lifton

In this episode, Lisa and Kim discuss: Secrets of admissions…