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
February 2, 2026 • 71 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 Dr. Ayesha Hosein & Wyatt Kennedy, Spineally Chiropractic.
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:
Military service in Field Artillery with co...
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January 26, 2026 • 61 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 Keresa Richardson, Candidate for State Representative - HD 61
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:
Born in Denison and 11th generation Texan ...
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January 19, 2026 • 74 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 Frederick Frazier, Candidate for State Representative – HD 61
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:
Early experiences in law enforcement and b...
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January 12, 2026 • 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 Unoma Okorafor, Founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness.
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 Nigeria and the role of education and ...
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January 5, 2026 • 54 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 Bridget Gray, Chief Operations Consultant at Foundations Senior Services.
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 Foundations Senior Servic...
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December 29, 2025 • 50 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 Erika McWilliams, Owner of The Bingham Estate.
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:
Restoring a historic 1883 McKinney property
From co...
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December 22, 2025 • 42 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 Andrea Harvey-Rodgers, Community Relationship Officer at Commercial Bank of Texas.
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 banking ver...
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December 15, 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 Jose Duarte, Senior Agent CCIM at Orion Commercial Realty Group.
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:
Early life in Mexico City, migration to...
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December 8, 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 Jessica Thibodeaux, Co-Owner of Parcel & Paper Co. and Fresh Mex Food Truck.
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 two McKinney businesses...
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December 1, 2025 • 46 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 Kellie Maynard, Chief Development Officer of The Samaritan Inn
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:
Kellie’s path from corporate retail to no...
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November 17, 2025 • 39 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 Ryan and Laura O’Dowd, Owners of Wayback Barn.
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 classmates to creative business partners...
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November 10, 2025 • 33 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 Cindy Johnston, Founder and Artistic Director of Sostenuto Choral Community of North Texas
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:
Founding Sost...
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November 3, 2025 • 43 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 Kathleen Ketola, owner of Beachside Community Acupuncture.
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 Kathleen created a “beach” vibe for her McKinne...
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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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