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Hosted by Paul Robinson, founder of ConstructReach, the iReach Podcast explores bold conversations shaping the future of construction. Each episode features leaders and changemakers who are redefining what it means to build a career in the trades. With a focus on mentorship, leadership, and equity, the show highlights emerging pathways into the industry. Whether you're a student exploring career options, an educator bridging the gap between classroom and workforce, or a professional looking to make a difference, iReach offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh take on the construction industry.
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The trades have a reputation problem. And for a long time, construction was the industry you ended up in, not the one you chose. Carlos Rodriguez, owner of Mr. Roofing out of California, knows that story firsthand. Carlo
Drew "The MFG" Crowe is the founder and CEO of Drew Crowe Manufacturing and one of the most influential voices in American manufacturing today. Often referred to as the leader of the New American Manufacturing Renaissanc
In this episode, Paul Robinson challenges one of the most common assumptions in construction and workforce development: that young people simply “don’t want to work.” Speaking from experience hosting I Built This events
In this solo episode, Paul Robinson reframes leadership as stewardship and challenges leaders to think beyond titles and power. He explores the difference between transactional and transformational leadership and explain
Paul Robinson returns to the iReach Podcast for a powerful solo episode that reframes how we think about construction, purpose, and impact. As the founder of ConstructReach, Paul has built a national platform connecting
Ebony Robinson is the COO of ConstructReach—and the strategic engine behind a national workforce development consultancy reshaping how construction connects with the next generation. With a career built on elite sales pe
Tony Waller is the Vice President of Constituent Relations and Racial Equity at Walmart, where he builds deep, long-term relationships with diverse communities and helps one of the world’s largest employers show up as pa
Director of Industry Advancement at Procore and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Building Construction from Georgia Tech, Dr. Irish Horsey breaks down how she turned a childhood love of buildings into a purpose-dri
Philadelphia construction trades educator Evin Jarrett is redefining what a classroom can be—running a hands-on build lab, a student-led podcast, and a culture where standards are high and the buy-in is real. From fourth
Michael Russell is the CEO of H.J. Russell & Company, one of the largest Black-owned real estate and construction firms in the country. The company was founded by his father, Herman J. Russell. After 16 years learning ev
Founder of ConstructReach, Paul Robinson is the force behind the “I Built This!” experience—live, work-based learning events that bring students behind the construction fence to meet industry pros, try hands-on activitie
This week on the iReach Podcast, we're joined by Andrew Chin, Dean of the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University. One of only a few Black academic leaders in architecture nationwide,
Dr. Gina Merritt is a real estate developer and social-impact innovator behind Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures and Project Community Capital. From a childhood marked by loss to a career building community-centered de
Chase Hunter is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Investors Edge Network—a turnkey investment firm helping people across the country build wealth in Detroit’s housing market. Starting with two properti
John Rice is a pioneering mechanical engineer and one of the founding partners of Legacy Engineers, a Black-owned MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) consulting firm based in New York City. With a 30+ year career span
This week on the iReach Podcast, we're joined by Andrew Chin, Dean of the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University. One of only a few Black academic leaders in architecture nationwide,
From a humble upbringing in The Bahamas to leading one of Dallas’s most values-driven construction firms, Thomas Crowther’s journey is anything but typical. As the founder of The Crowther Group, Thomas has built more tha
Pete Roque went from a Navy serviceman navigating gang-ruled streets to becoming the National Director of Code Enforcement at Four Leaf. His journey is anything but traditional—and it’s reshaping how cities think about s
Kiley Summers is the co-founder and CEO of SpenDebt, a mission-driven fintech company helping people pay off debt through micropayments tied to everyday purchases. After personally climbing out of $140K in consumer debt
What if your next "no" was the doorway to your greatest "yes"? In this inspiring episode, host Paul Robinson reconnects with Shayla Atkins—CEO of Atkins Impact, author, and leadership strategist—for a powerful conversati
Carlos Rodriguez
former Washington State police officer and current San Diego School District internal investigator · Constellation Cold Logistics
1 appearance on this show
Paul Robinson
Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa · Tempus Network
3 appearances on this show
Michael Russell
CEO · H.J. Russell & Company
1 appearance on this show
John Rice
"Inside Man" of the car industry · Regional Educational Laboratory West
1 appearance on this show
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