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…

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…