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The MBI EDGE

by Master Builders of Iowa

Season 4

Gear That Fits: Closing the Equity Gap in Construction PPE with Amy Roosa

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Roosa to talk about Safety Rack, a nonprofit working to close the equity gap for women in construction by tackling a problem hiding in plain sight: workwear and PPE that isn't built for a woman's body. Tune in to hear how ill-fitting gear affects safety and belonging on the jobsite, and what Safety Rack is doing to change it.

Zero Dark Thirty: What Great Teams Do When Everything's on the Line

What can the mission to capture Osama bin Laden teach construction teams about trust, decision-making, and performing under pressure? In this episode of MBI Edge, Tara Rinehart sits down with Bill Fournet ahead of his August 25 workshop, "Zero Dark Thirty: Team Performance in Action," to unpack the leadership behind Operation Neptune Spear — high stakes, and split-second decisions. Bill breaks down what separates teams that thrive under pressure from those that fold, and how those same lessons apply directly to job sites and teams across the construction industry.

Inside the Mind of Burnout: Sneak Peek with Dr. Sharon Grossman

Burnout doesn’t start in your schedule—it starts in your thoughts. In this bite-sized teaser, Tara Rinehart welcomes Dr. Sharon Grossman, renowned burnout researcher and author, for a conversation that will have you saying, “Oh… I definitely do that.” They unpack perfectionism, “should” thinking, identity-driven pressure, and the hidden mental traps that quietly drain high performers. If this episode sparks a moment of recognition, don’t miss Dr. Grossman’s full MBI BuildHer virtual session on August 6, 2026, where you'll learn how to stop these thoughts before they become burnout. To register for this event, check out www.MBI.Build/BuildHer

Season 4 Launch Day

WE'RE BACK! Welcome to Season 4 of The MBI EDGE podcast. Our hosts, Tara and Ben went LIVE and delivered what will be coming this season, from new topics/new speakers and guests and even an opportunity to submit questions and put our very own hosts in the hotseat. You don't want to miss this season. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Season 3

Parkinson's Disease and It's Impact on our Industry

For this podcast, we sat down with Shelly Charter and Natasha Winterbottom of the American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter to raise awareness about how the disease impacts our friends and family.

From Jobsite to Boardroom: Trey Seiser on Building the Next Generation of Leaders

Trey Seiser of Henkel Construction shares how MBEye on the Future program shaped his leadership journey, expanded his industry perspective, and prepared him to step into a meaningful role on the MBI Board of Directors.

Building a Better You - Your Physical Wellness

This episode of MBI Edge: What Were You Thinking explores how construction professionals can build a stronger, more resilient body through practical strategies in movement, nutrition, recovery, and mindset with fitness expert Jen Fischer.

Say What You Mean: Real Talk on Leadership That Actually Works

Join Tara Rinehart as she sits down with Chelsea Husum, bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and founder of American GPR & Coring, breaks down how authentic communication, adaptability, and straight-up honesty can transform leadership, strengthen teams, and prevent costly breakdowns on the jobsite.

A New Approach to Healthcare?

Listen in on this latest episode of The MBI EDGE, to hear about a new approach through the Nation’s Largest Direct Primary Care Network.

Preparing for the Exit How to Structure Your Wealth and Your Business for a Multi-Generational Legacy

This podcast is sponsored by McGill Junge Wealth Management Hear from Trent Burley of McGill Junge Wealth Management about the actual strategies needed to employ when looking at succession planning.

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