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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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 alone no longer guarantees strong early career outcomes — and what matters more instead How internships, micro-credentials, and co-ops now function as proof of employability How parental decision-making and assumptions about higher ed are shifting post-2008 Where higher education still falls short in delivering hands-on…

27 May 2025
#176 Boosting Selective College Admissions and Affordability with Phil Black

In this episode, Lisa and Phil discuss: The increasing competitiveness…

20 May 2025
#175 Mastering College Admissions Interviews for Better Results with Alison Slater

In this episode, Lisa and Alison Slater discuss: Mastering college…

13 May 2025
#174 In-Demand Entrepreneurial Skills Every Teen Needs with Stephen Carter

In this episode, Lisa and Stephen discuss: Entrepreneurial mindset development…

06 May 2025
#173 The Top 3 Scholarship Essays That Win Money with Leia LeMaster Horton

In this episode, Lisa and Leia discuss: Strategies for crafting…

29 Apr 2025
Episode #172 Building Math Confidence for Better Career Options with Ben Orlin

In this episode, Lisa and Ben discuss: The impact of…

22 Apr 2025
#171 Behind the Scenes: What Makes a College Application Fall Flat with Amanda Leszczuk

In this episode, Lisa and Amanda discuss: A holistic admissions…