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. Ron and Verandah McKinney - BAK'D by McKinney Makes

    6D AGO

    Ron and Verandah McKinney - BAK'D by McKinney Makes

    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 Ron and Verandah McKinney, owners of BAK'D by McKinney Makes. 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: Ron's military upbringing and life of constant relocation Verandah growing up in Brooklyn as the oldest of four Ron's journey from culinary school to the Air Force to computer science Verandah's teaching career and move from Brooklyn to Texas Teaching kindergartners through COVID and the toll on young learners Moving to McKinney in 2023 and sharing the city's name Founding BAK'D by McKinney Makes after betting against herself Faith, communication, and servant leadership in marriage and business BAK'D's mission as a cookie philanthropy brand serving communities in need Resources Mentioned: https://www.mckinneymakes.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 2m
  2. Jason Burress - Burress Injury Law

    MAY 11

    Jason Burress - Burress Injury Law

    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 Jason Burress, Founder of Burress Injury Law. 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: Paris, Texas roots and the influence of family and grandparents Choosing law as a path to financial stability and helping others Earning a law degree at SMU and the drive to prove himself Learning the trial lawyer mindset under legendary attorney Kyle Dryer Building Burres Law in McKinney as Collin County's personal injury firm Creating The Rook, a members community with live music and curated networking Serving on the McKinney EDC, including three terms as chair Nearly running for McKinney mayor and encouraging Bill Cox to step forward The Burres Community Foundation's pass-through model and dollar-for-dollar matching Supporting first responder initiatives, scholarships, and local McKinney schools Resources Mentioned: https://www.mytexasfirm.com  https://burresscommunityfoundation.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/@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.

    58 min
  3. Mike Danielson - Keller Williams McKinney

    MAY 4

    Mike Danielson - Keller Williams 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 Mike Danielson, Realtor at Keller Williams 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 Southwest Houston and finding an outlet through rap music Performing as "Payday" and building a career in Houston's hip hop scene Founding The Message Bag, a Christian rap magazine spotlighting artists like Lecrae Running a commercial printing company in the Dallas area for 21 years Entering real estate and developing a bold personal branding and marketing approach Using AI as a creative tool to amplify original content and real estate marketing Writing the autobiography "My Whole Childhood Was a Side Quest" over ten years Overcoming childhood abuse and adversity to become a self-made entrepreneur Drawing lifelong inspiration from his grandfather's journey from janitor to business owner Moving to McKinney 25 years ago and embracing the city's growing cultural diversity 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
  4. Michael Tritthart - Consultant

    APR 27

    Michael Tritthart - Consultant

    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 Michael Tritthart, Consultant. 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 Oklahoma with Cherokee heritage and moving to Texas to coach football Six years teaching history and coaching at Plano and Allen ISD World-class Texas high school facilities and why they draw families to Collin County Transitioning from education to real estate technology training and CE certification Nine years as Keller Williams master faculty, training across 48 states and Canada Practical ways beginners can start using AI tools for everyday efficiency AI privacy risks, data security, and protecting children from predatory systems Workshops through the McKinney Chamber of Commerce open to all business owners The future of AI, robotics, data centers, and energy innovation Drawing parallels between Nikola Tesla's legacy and today's emerging technologies Resources Mentioned: https://michaeltritthart.com/events  https://michaeltritthart.com/our-services/business-online-success-review  https://michaeltritthart.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
  5. Linda Bonner - Creative and Activist

    APR 20

    Linda Bonner - Creative and Activist

    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 Linda Bonner, Founder of Linda Bonner Studios and Author of Blessed with Extraordinary. 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 St. Clair Shores, Michigan as the oldest of four sisters Excelling academically, playing clarinet, and launching an early piano teaching business Earning a degree in Computer Information Systems and working at Texas Instruments Leaving corporate life to care for her son Kevin, born with Down syndrome Choosing McKinney for its exceptional special education programs Building multiple small businesses, leading to Linda Bonner Studios and handcrafted greeting cards Creating miniature art sold through Art-O-Mat, a global network of vintage vending machines Teaching card-making workshops in senior communities and memory care facilities Authoring "Blessed with Extraordinary," a book on raising Kevin and disability advocacy Expanding her mission through LinkedIn, Substack, and blessedwithextraordinary.com Resources Mentioned: https://lindabonnerstudios.com https://www.blessedwithextraordinary.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.

    59 min
  6. Gonzalo Serrano - Texas Defense Firm

    APR 13

    Gonzalo Serrano - Texas Defense Firm

    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 Gonzalo Serrano, Attorney at Texas Defense Firm. 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 Guanajuato, Mexico and immigrating to McKinney as an undocumented child in 1990 Growing up in McKinney ISD and the schools that shaped his early years Earning a fellowship at the Texas Senate and working for state legislators in Austin and Laredo Attending UT Law School and representing immigrant workers at the Equal Justice Center Transitioning from nonprofit law to the Dallas County District Attorney's office Joining Texas Defense Firm and the firm's focus on comprehensive criminal defense The philosophy that every client deserves honest, compassionate legal representation Navigating the stigma of criminal defense work and building trust through client relationships Reflecting on growing up undocumented and the role McKinney played in his path to becoming an attorney Deep roots in McKinney, commitment to public education, and raising his family in the community Resources Mentioned: https://www.texasdefensefirm.com  https://latienditamckinney.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.

    48 min
  7. Betty Petkovsek - Citizen Of The Year

    APR 6

    Betty Petkovsek - Citizen Of The Year

    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 Betty Petkovsek, 2026 Carey Cox Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Jim Petkovsek. 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 as a McKinney native, born in 1956 and raised in the historic district Betty's father's pharmacy legacy and his role in motioning to integrate McKinney schools in the 1960s Graduating McKinney High School in 1975 and pursuing a pharmacy degree at UT Meeting Jim at UT and returning to McKinney to carry on the family pharmacy business Operating the pharmacy as a second-generation business and launching a home health care division Serving 12 years on the McKinney ISD school board beginning in 1994 Selling the pharmacy in 2007 and finding purpose through community volunteerism Joining McKinney Rotary Club and co-chairing the Parade of Lights for two years Serving as campaign treasurer for Mayor Bill Cox and reflecting on McKinney's local leadership Receiving the Kerry Cox Citizen of the Year Award and championing McKinney's enduring community spirit 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.

    58 min
  8. Scott Michaels - Rockstar Realtors

    MAR 30

    Scott Michaels - Rockstar Realtors

    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 Scott Michaels, Owner of Rockstar Realtors. 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 family of professional musicians and starting to play drums at age 12 Building a career as a professional drummer and developing an entrepreneurial mindset early on Launching a cruise line musician booking agency while working as a shipboard band leader Relocating from Detroit to DFW to pursue the thriving corporate and wedding event market Founding Aura, a 12-piece high-end entertainment company performing at events nationwide Transitioning from drummer to front man, MC, and lead vocalist with a growing band Family ties to McKinney and the goal of returning to the community with his wife and two sons Entering real estate and building Rockstar Realtors into a growing business in its fourth year Running two companies while staying client-focused and delegating to a trusted inner circle Embracing self-acceptance, learning from mistakes, and approaching each day with purpose Resources Mentioned: https://auramusic.band  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.

    56 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
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
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