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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13 Jan 2026
#209 A Better Path? Why Skilled Trades Might Beat College with JJ Owen

In this episode, Lisa and JJ discuss: Rethinking post-high school pathways and expanding what counts as a successful career beyond the traditional four-year college path The role of curiosity, exposure, and hands-on experiences in meaningful career exploration The growing need for skilled and technical workers across multiple industries Supporting young people in finding aligned career…

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…

15 Apr 2025
#170 AI and College Essays: What Families Need to Know with Susan Knoppow

In this episode, Lisa and Susan discuss: How AI impacts…

08 Apr 2025
#169 The Hidden Impact of College Major Selection on Admissions with Rick Clark

In this episode, Lisa and Rick discuss: How a student’s…

01 Apr 2025
#168 How to Identify Student-Centered Colleges: Key Insights with Elliot Felix

In this episode, Lisa and Elliot discuss: How to identify…