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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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16 Dec 2025
#205 Best of 2025: Scientifically Matching Your Teen to an Ideal Career Path with Amy Shepley

In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss: Identifying personality traits, interests, and work styles for career exploration Factors influencing long-term career satisfaction and professional fulfillment The research and validation behind data-driven career assessments The relationship between career clarity, education choices, and financial outcomes Key Takeaways:  The Birkman Assessment identifies career matches by analyzing multiple personality…

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08 Nov 2022
#043 College Major Identification with the Birkman Method

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, it’s my great…

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01 Nov 2022
#042 Will grade inflation hurt your teen?

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY High school grade and GPA inflation…

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25 Oct 2022
#041 Nursing Program Admissions

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Nursing program admission is highly competitive…

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18 Oct 2022
#040 Building Motivation & Stress Tolerance for Happy Teens

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY As parents, what we want the…

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11 Oct 2022
#039 Career Close-Up: Forensic Scientist

Episode Summary If your teen has ever been curious about…

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04 Oct 2022
#038 How to Get Financial Aid Now

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Financial aid season is upon us…

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