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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29 Sep 2026
#246 Why Capable Kids Struggle to Act on Their Own Behalf

Capable young people can know what to do and still struggle to act when the stakes get higher.  In this episode of College & Career Clarity, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores why agency does not automatically develop with age and why professional risk-taking can feel difficult for some young adults. She also shares how parents can give…

03 Mar 2026
#216 Why “That Job Hasn’t Been Invented Yet” Can Keep Kids Stuck

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the…

24 Feb 2026
#215 Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Career Advice—and What To Say Instead

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins continues her series unpacking…

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…

10 Feb 2026
#213 Confidence Blueprint: Setting Your Young Person Up for Success with Jennifer Gershberg

In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer discuss: How real confidence…

03 Feb 2026
#212 How to Choose a College That Delivers Career ROI, with Jeff Selingo

In this episode, Lisa and Jeff discuss: Why college prestige…

27 Jan 2026
#211 How to Use Course Scheduling to Demonstrate Fit and Direction

Lisa Marker-Robbins argues that course scheduling is more than fulfilling…