The McKinney Podcast

James Jenkins & Fred Mahusay
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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.

  1. Lidiya Dunn - Maid In Texas

    3D AGO

    Lidiya Dunn - Maid In Texas

    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 Lidiya Dunn, Owner of Maid In 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: Growing up in Crimea, Kazakhstan, and Hungary as daughter of a Soviet military officer Teaching middle school history in the former Soviet Union Meeting her future husband and choosing to immigrate to America Arriving in 2001 with no English and mastering the language within months Working multiple jobs and opening her first cleaning business in California Navigating California's challenging business environment and workers compensation costs Relocating to Texas in 2017 and launching Maid in Texas Building customer relationships through personalized service and community engagement Winning awards consistently and establishing presence in McKinney Encouraging others to pursue their dreams despite uncertainty and fear Resources Mentioned: https://maidintx.net  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    47 min
  2. James Stennett - Christian Brothers Automotive

    FEB 9

    James Stennett - Christian Brothers Automotive

    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 James Stennett, Owner of Christian Brothers Automotive. 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 Fargo and relocating frequently for his father's food service career Learning to connect with people through constant moves and high school football Texas State graduate starting in restaurant management at Two Rows during the Great Recession Seven years in outbound phone sales at Bank of America, building trust and overcoming objections A decade building franchise businesses Researching SBA loan default rates to identify Christian Brothers Automotive as a franchise Buying the McKinney location after 19 years as a resident and transforming the culture Transparency through courtesy inspections and customer education in automotive service Leadership McKinney, chamber ambassador, and Rotary member serving the community Planting roots in McKinney and connecting with neighbors beyond transactions Resources Mentioned: https://www.cbac.com/mckinney  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcastJames and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    49 min
  3. Dr. Ayesha Hosein - Spineally Chiropractic

    FEB 2

    Dr. Ayesha Hosein - Spineally Chiropractic

    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 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan Meeting Wyatt Kennedy in military training and reconnecting years later Growing up in Trinidad and Brooklyn before joining the Army at 30 Compression fracture injury from Chinook helicopter and years of chronic pain Finding relief through chiropractic care after VA treatment failed Leaving the military to attend chiropractic school at Palmer in Florida Choosing McKinney for its diversity and welcoming community Opening spinally Chiropractic with Gonstead system precision approach AMA's historic boycott of chiropractors and the Chester Wilk victory Advocating for veterans' pain management and Medicare coverage parity Resources Mentioned: https://spineallychiropractic.com  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    1h 12m
  4. Keresa Richardson, Candidate for State Representative - HD 61

    JAN 26

    Keresa Richardson, Candidate for State Representative - HD 61

    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 with deep family roots in North Texas Education at Texas A&M and graduate school at Oklahoma State University Building a plumbing business with her husband that grew into multiple service verticals Expanding across Texas and helping launch the Ben Franklin Plumbing franchise Over 25 years of community involvement through Cottonwood Church and chambers of commerce Caring for her mother with Alzheimer's and the decision to run for office Philosophy on limited government and the balance between state and local control Legislative work on school choice, public education funding, and housing affordability Voting record focused on fiscal conservatism and core government functions Constituent engagement through town halls, open-door policy, and community forums Resources Mentioned: https://keresafortexas.com  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcastJames and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    1h 1m
  5. Frederick Frazier - Candidate for State Representative – HD 61

    JAN 19

    Frederick Frazier - Candidate for State Representative – HD 61

    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 building a career in public service Transition from the Dallas Police Department to community leadership roles How local involvement in McKinney shaped his path to politics The decision to run for the Texas House and lessons from his first term Priorities for HD 61, including property taxes, education, and public safety Perspectives on collaboration between state and local government Challenges and responsibilities of representing fast-growing North Texas communities Reflections on campaign controversies and clarifying the record Community stories that influence his approach to leadership Why service, accessibility, and transparency guide his candidacy Resources Mentioned: https://www.frazierfortexas.com  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcastJames and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    1h 15m
  6. Unoma Okorafor - Herbal Goodness

    JAN 12

    Unoma Okorafor - Herbal Goodness

    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 community Immigrating to the US and pursuing a PhD in computer engineering Lessons from academia that shaped entrepreneurship and leadership Leaving corporate life at Texas Instruments to take an entrepreneurial leap Founding Herbal Goodness and entering the health and wellness space Global sourcing of herbal teas and holistic supplements Food systems, nutrition education, and preventive wellness Blending scientific research with traditional herbal knowledge Building a mission driven business rooted in education and impact Leadership McKinney and deepening community involvement in McKinney Resources Mentioned: https://www.herbalgoodnessco.com Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcastJames and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    53 min
  7. Bridget Gray - Foundations Senior Services

    JAN 5

    Bridget Gray - Foundations Senior Services

    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 Services to support aging in place Home health, skilled nursing, and behavioral health services explained Serving veterans through VA Community Care and TriWest partnerships Reducing institutionalization for seniors and disabled veterans Navigating assessments, referrals, and in-home care coordination Mental health services and case management for vulnerable populations Lessons from caregiving, resilience, and mission-driven leadership Leadership McKinney insights and civic engagement in McKinney Financial realities of aging, long-term care, and planning ahead Resources Mentioned: https://www.pleiadesranchoasis.com https://www.brgfirm.com https://www.foundationseniorservice.com Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    55 min
  8. Erika McWilliams - The Bingham Estate

    12/29/2025

    Erika McWilliams - The Bingham Estate

    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 corporate accounting to hospitality entrepreneurship Reimagining The Bingham as a modern estate experience Building retreats, cottages, and community gathering space Women-centered vision for events, tea, and retreats Navigating city partnerships and historic preservation Leadership McKinney and civic involvement Downtown McKinney growth and neighborhood revitalization Balancing business ownership, family, and ambition Resources Mentioned: www.binghamestate.com  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcastJames and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.

    51 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    James Jenkins & Fred Mahusay
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The McKinney Podcast. All Rights Reserved.