The McKinney Podcast

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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