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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31 Mar 2026
#220 Why Career Focused College Starts Earlier with Champlain’s Alex Hernandez

In this episode, Lisa and President Hernandez discuss: Early career integration in college education Embedding real employer projects and simulations directly into classroom learning Reimagining traditional general education with interdisciplinary, skills-based studio work Combining structured pathways with built-in flexibility Key Takeaways:  Starting in a career-focused major from day one allows students to gain relevant skills…

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

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

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

Episode Summary If your teen has ever been curious about…

04 Oct 2022
#038 How to Get Financial Aid Now

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Financial aid season is upon us…

27 Sep 2022
#037 ACT-SAT Test Optional Admission Data

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Covid brought about the rapid growth…

20 Sep 2022
#036 How to know if a college is giving their best price

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY With the high cost of college,…

13 Sep 2022
#035 How my course helps with college visits, lists, apps, essays, & more

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY How well does your teen know…