The McKinney Podcast

James Jenkins & Fred Mahusay

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. 6d ago

    Tim Henley - Bridge 2913

    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 Tim Henley, Executive Director at Bridge 2913. 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 Minnesota before moving to Texas in 2013 Spending 18 years building a career in real estate Transitioning into nonprofit leadership at Bridge 2913 Supporting middle and high schoolers through identity and confidence Using encouragement and mentorship to help students move forward Offering career coaching that builds self-awareness in students Addressing how labels and divisiveness affect young people Extending grace and viewing others through their brokenness Encouraging community support for young entrepreneurs and fundraisers Resources Mentioned: https://bridge2913.org  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.

    Tim Henley - Bridge 2913

  2. Aug 3

    Pat Vinson - The Rustic Chandelier

    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 Pat Vinson, Owner of The Rustic Chandelier. 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: Turning her 35 year McKinney home into a boutique Airbnb property Growing up in Houston with McKinney always in her heart Tracing four generations of family roots in McKinney back to the 1800s Discovering her great grandfather Jonas Dayton Bass, a prominent early McKinney cotton buyer Riding horseback to Dixie's grocery store as a girl Watching McKinney grow from 17,000 residents to over 225,000 Building a 30 year nursing career while raising three children as a single mom Finding love again with Alan through Match.com Curating chandeliers and decor collected over the years Welcoming a wide range of guests and sharing McKinney's story with them 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.

    Pat Vinson - The Rustic Chandelier

  3. Jul 27

    Maximus Garza - Code Blue Bio Clean

    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 Maximus Garza, Founder of Code Blue Bio Clean. 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 between Oak Cliff and Princeton, Texas, and calling Princeton home Becoming a father at eighteen and committing to provide honorably for family Learning crime scene cleanup under mentor Caesar after a chance conversation Running a moving franchise before briefly relocating to Oklahoma and back Rebuilding at a low point through experience at Roof Hero and Storm Hero Launching Code Blue Bio Clean in January to serve McKinney's senior community Following Texas biohazard cleanup guidelines and handling pet stain remediation Covering a wide North Texas service area from McKinney to the Oklahoma border Balancing entrepreneurship and family life while running Code Blue with a small team Growing through McKinney Chamber networking and a five dollar upholstery special Resources Mentioned: https://codebluebioclean.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.

    Maximus Garza - Code Blue Bio Clean

  4. Jul 20

    Zoe Martin - Moments by Zoe Martin

    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 Zoe Martin, Founder of Moments by Zoe Martin. 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 an Air Force family, moving frequently across multiple states Attending a small Christian high school and Hiles Anderson College in Indiana Discovering photography through childhood cameras and early self-taught experiments Building a photography business through Facebook groups and referrals Volunteering as a remembrance photographer with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Losing her sister Christina to cancer and finding purpose in legacy work Shifting focus toward video storytelling to capture family voices and history Publishing a chapter in Leadership: Inspiring Women Leading with Purpose Relocating to McKinney and connecting through the Chamber and networking groups Identifying synergy partners and sharing advice for growing a business in McKinney Resources Mentioned: https://www.thezoemartin.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.

    Zoe Martin - Moments by Zoe Martin

  5. Jul 16

    Brandon Averhart - Kidgenuity

    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 Brandon Averhart, Founder of Kidgenuity. 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 Dallas and overcoming a brain tumor diagnosis as a teenager Serving in the Air Force as an F-16 avionics technician in Afghanistan Earning a marketing degree from UNT after leaving the military Building a career in marketing before moving into consulting work Spotting a need for better toddler mealtime solutions while raising his own kids Founding Kidgenuity and designing the tantrum-proof Tracy plate Seeking mentors and feedback ahead of a Kickstarter launch Choosing McKinney's Lake Forest neighborhood for its community and green spaces Building future products around McKinney community feedback Resources Mentioned: https://kidgenuity.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.

    Brandon Averhart - Kidgenuity

  6. Jul 6

    Blake Sellers - Honest1 Auto Care McKinney

    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 Blake Sellers, Owner of Honest1 Auto Care 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: Growing up in rural Pennsylvania before moving to Connecticut as a teen Studying industrial engineering and operations research at Cornell University Starting Blake's career at Texas Instruments, then earning an MBA at UT Austin Spending seventeen years at Touche Ross, later Deloitte, including a partnership Living in Milan, Italy for two years on an expat assignment Pursuing entrepreneurial ventures in renewable energy after leaving corporate life Opening Honest1 Auto Care on Virginia Parkway in McKinney in 2018 Using a red, yellow, green system to prioritize vehicle maintenance Comparing reliability and repair costs of European versus Japanese vehicles Building trust and transparency as the core of Honest1's customer service Resources Mentioned: https://www.honest1.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/@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.

    Blake Sellers - Honest1 Auto Care McKinney

  7. Jun 29

    Shoanette Harper & Greg Harper - Sweet Licks Barkery

    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 Shoanette & Greg Harper, Founders of Sweet Licks Barkery. 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 Dallas and East Texas and meeting in Denton Building careers in IT and oil and gas operations Shoanette's rise to chief operations officer and earning an executive MBA from SMU Adopting rescue dogs and the story behind Sweet Licks Barkery Human-grade, freeze-dried treats made with whole food and superfood ingredients Navigating early setbacks including a car accident, equipment issues, and COVID Sourcing local and novelty proteins for dogs with allergies and sensitive stomachs Greg pursuing canine and feline pet nutrition certification through Southern Illinois University Hand-producing heart-shaped treats and selling at farmers markets Future plans for a customizable pet meal line and dog-friendly storefront Resources Mentioned: https://www.slbarkery.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.

    Shoanette Harper & Greg Harper - Sweet Licks Barkery

  8. Jun 22

    Rod Querry - The Arcue Group

    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 Rod Querry, CEO and Principal Consultant at The Arcue 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: Growing up in a ministry household and pursuing organizational development Early career in aerospace before transitioning into full-time ministry Moving into executive roles at Wells Fargo and discovering a passion for HR Founding The RQ Group and shifting to fractional HR consulting Why most business problems are alignment issues, not people problems Connecting to McKinney through family history and planting roots in the community Navigating employee discipline, termination, and setting clear workplace boundaries Social media guidelines and the fine line of off-clock employee conduct The value of fractional HR over unqualified in-house staff or DIY solutions AI's growing role in HR and the risks of replacing human judgment with unvalidated answers Resources Mentioned: https://www.thearcuegroup.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.

    Rod Querry - The Arcue Group
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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
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The McKinney Podcast. All Rights Reserved.

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