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
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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June 9, 2025 • 65 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 Carolyn Brooks & Sheila Due from the McKinney Education Foundation.
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:
The founding story and three core m...
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June 2, 2025 • 53 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:
Reflecting on the podcast’s humble beginnings and vision-driven mission.
Behind-the-scenes on running a local podcast with no spons...
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May 26, 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 Matt Hamilton, Rancher and Restaurateur.
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:
The politics behind Mad Cow Disease and its impact on Canadian ranc...
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May 19, 2025 • 65 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 Matt Hamilton, Rancher and Restaurateur.
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:
The journey from ranching to the creation of Local Yocal and LY...
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May 12, 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 Kelly Rudiger, Realtor with Russell Realty.
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:
Building a real estate brand by owning your neighborhood.
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May 5, 2025 • 66 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 Kent Voyles, Owner of First Responder Education Dynamics AKA: FRED CPR.
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 most Americans aren't CPR-trained and...
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April 28, 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 Dr. Taha Ansari, Psychiatrist at Baylor Scott & White Health.
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 Saudi Arabia and adapting to American...
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April 14, 2025 • 59 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
This special episode features a city council debate with candidates Dr. Geré Feltus and Tammy Warren, both running for District 3 on the McKinney City Council
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
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