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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17 Feb 2026
#214 “You Can Be Anything”: Why This Advice Backfires with Your Young Person

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the most common and well-intentioned phrases adults use with young people about their future: “You can be anything.” Drawing on years of career coaching experience and thousands of Birkman personality assessment results, she explains why this advice often increases pressure, cognitive overload, and paralysis rather than…

03 May 2022
#016 Career Close-Up: Architecture

If your teen likes Legos, sketching, or Minecraft, they might…

26 Apr 2022
#015 Unplanned Career Paths with Mike Bergin

Chariot Learning founder, podcast host, and test prep certification educator…

19 Apr 2022
#014 Undergrad and Master’s Business Programs

If your student is considering a future in business this…

12 Apr 2022
#013 The Many Advantages of a Gap Year

If you’ve always subscribed to the rule that students can’t…

05 Apr 2022
#012 Advice from Empowered Career Women

Secondary education teacher Josh Morgan caught our attention when he…

29 Mar 2022
#011 Student Spotlight: Kate’s High School Internships

As we visit with high school junior Kate Louagie and…