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…

02 Sep 2025
#190 More Than Pilots: 1.5 Million Aviation Jobs Ahead with René Banglesdorf

In this episode, Lisa and René discuss: The wide range…

26 Aug 2025
#189 Is It Normal Anxiety—or More? A Guide for Parents with Zack Schafer

In this episode, Lisa and Zack discuss: Understanding the difference…

19 Aug 2025
#188 How to Successfully Align Majors, Credits, and Careers with Jaime Smith

In this episode, Lisa and Jaime discuss: Understanding the role…

12 Aug 2025
#187 Authenticity Wins: How Intentionality Led Jack Goldstein to UPenn

In this episode, Lisa and Jack discuss: How authenticity influences…

05 Aug 2025
#186 College May Not Be the Next Step—Here’s How to Know with Joanna Lilley

In this episode, Lisa and Joanna discuss: Exploring alternatives to…

29 Jul 2025
#185 From “Little Jobs” to Big Wins: Internship Strategies That Work with Ramon Santillan

In this episode, Lisa and Ramon discuss: The importance of…