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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04 Aug 2026
#238 The “Why This Major Essay” Isn’t Really About Your Major

The college essay that asks, “Why this major?” is about far more than getting into college. In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explains why this common admissions prompt reflects a question students will continue answering throughout internships, scholarship applications, graduate school, networking conversations, and future careers. Drawing from years of coaching students and families, Lisa…

04 Apr 2023
#064 Is Entrepreneurship the Right Path for Your Teen with Ryan Henry

In this episode Lisa and Ryan discuss: The six essential…

28 Mar 2023
#063 College Admission Strategies for Homeschool Families

Episode Summary Is it really challenging for homeschooled students to…

21 Mar 2023
#062 Gap Year: Is it a better freshmen start?

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Is the gap year for your…

14 Mar 2023
#061 COVID Impact on College Admissions

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY As we hit the third anniversary…

07 Mar 2023
#060 Say Goodbye to the Paper SAT Test

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY It’s the end of an era…

28 Feb 2023
#059 Career Close-Up: Accounting Doesn’t Have to be Boring

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Forensic accounting brings some excitement to…