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…

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…

05 Jul 2022
#025 Student Success Story: Steps for Teens Creating Their Own Extracurricular

Episode Summary In this episode, I’m talking with Sophia Chabris…

28 Jun 2022
#024 Tools for Raising Thriving Teens

Episode Summary In this episode, Mandy Fontaine, former collegiate athlete…

21 Jun 2022
#023 College Visit Tips from the College Spy

EPISODE SUMMARY Today, Michelle McAnaney, “The College Spy,” and an…