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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…

16 Aug 2022
#031 Your College List: Social Fit

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today is Grace Yi,…

09 Aug 2022
#030 Your College List: Academic Fit

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY The Four Pillars of Building a…

02 Aug 2022
#029 Decision Coaching Tips for College Bound Families

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Today, we’re kicking off our August…

26 Jul 2022
#028 What extracurriculars should your teen pursue?

Episode Summary Time is you and your teen’s most valuable…

19 Jul 2022
#027 Differences between Engineering & Engineering Technology Majors & Jobs

EPISODE SUMMARY Do you know the difference between engineering science…

12 Jul 2022
#026 Creating Your College Bound Calendar

Episode Summary In this episode, I’m doing something a little…