The McKinney Podcast
The McKinney Podcast celebrates what makes McKinney, Texas an amazing place to live that is "Unique By Nature." We are co-hosted by Fred Mahusay, owner of FredShots Photography, and James Jenkins, CEO of RiskWell. The McKinney Podcast features lively commentary on local happenings and interviews with civic leaders, entrepreneurs and citizens who are making our city a wonderful place to live and work.
Episodes
October 27, 2025 • 58 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Ramil Paredes.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Growing up in a political family in the Philippines and immigrating to Los Angeles
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October 20, 2025 • 50 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guests for this episode are Jared Berger and Von Daniel, Co-Owners of The Comedy Arena.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Why two ex-marketers traded corporate life...
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October 13, 2025 • 57 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guests for this episode are Andrea Harvey-Rodgers, Miles McCall, and Brad McGuire.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
How MEF supports scholarships, teacher grants, ...
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October 6, 2025 • 11 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
This special episode was recorded live at the McKinney Chamber’s LINKS event, where James and Fred answered three big questions in front of a full room: Why McKinney? Why the Chamber? And why this podcast? With audience participation, laughs, and lots of local pride, this one captures the heart of what we’re all a...
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September 29, 2025 • 48 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Barb Delk, Business Development Director at the McKinney Chamber of Commerce.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Community Impact roots and...
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September 22, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Rick Grady, Candidate for Collin County Judge.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
From Vietnam combat to corporate boardrooms: Rick’s path ...
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September 15, 2025 • 53 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Davina Stampfel, Executive Director of McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT).
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
From childhood horse shows to A...
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September 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is David Garcia, Founder of Boomerang Cares.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
From moving company gigs to launching a marketing firm, how ne...
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September 1, 2025 • 52 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Al DeBerry, Director of Operations at McKinney Flour Mill.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Construction update near the McKinney Flour M...
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August 25, 2025 • 47 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Rita Townsend, Senior Sales Director at Mary Kay Cosmetics.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Childhood of archery, sports, and rock music...
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August 18, 2025 • 7 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Why the podcast is ditching intro bumpers and sponsor callouts
Opening the door to official paid sponsorships for McKinney business...
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August 11, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guests for this episode are Kelly Turns & Tammy Kleis, Owners of Botanic Life.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
From pharma careers to launching a CBD wellness sho...
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August 4, 2025 • 54 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guests for this episode are Rishab Kattimani & Ben Mesa, Co-Founders of Benevolate.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Starting a tech company in middle school and m...
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July 28, 2025 • 57 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Dr. Stephanie Robinson, Executive Director of Volunteer McKinney.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
From Tulsa roots to UNT grad and PhD, ...
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July 21, 2025 • 41 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Bill Cox, Mayor of McKinney.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Prioritizing infrastructure without neglecting legacy neighborhoods.
The ...
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July 14, 2025 • 55 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Rick Wells, Owner of Wells Group McKinney.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Betting the farm to launch Rick’s Chophouse and restore McKin...
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July 7, 2025 • 52 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guests for this episode are Rod Lambert and David Rose of Fresh Start Christian Sober Living
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
From real estate success to rock bott...
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June 30, 2025 • 48 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Kenneth Ussery, McKinney ISD Board of Trustees.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Kenneth Ussery’s multi-generational McKinney heritage and li...
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June 23, 2025 • 41 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is DeAnna Stone, Executive Director of Chestnut Square.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.
Key Topics:
Transitioning from theater arts to preserving McKin...
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June 16, 2025 • 52 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Corey Homer, McKinney ISD Board of Trustees.
The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay
Key Topics:
From coaching to campus leadership: Corey's evolution in pub...
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