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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21 Jul 2026
#236 How Families Eliminate the Best Career Fits Too Soon

Many families eliminate strong career options long before a student has enough information to make a confident decision. In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges the belief that career planning should follow one clear, predictable path and introduces a broader way to think about career exploration. Drawing on years of coaching families and the Birkman…

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…

22 Mar 2022
#010 Tips for Sending Student Emails that Get a Response

Sending emails to strangers or acquaintances can feel risky for…

15 Mar 2022
#009 How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price

“Be smarter about slaying the college planning dragon!” is financial…