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 McKinney’s heritage
- The origin story and evolution of Chestnut Square
- Chestnut Square’s role in community memory-making and cultural education
- Behind the scenes of McKinney’s beloved Farmer’s Market
- Living history through Prairie Adventure Camps and curated collections
- Leadership McKinney’s personal and community-wide impact
- Why quiet leadership and shared stories build stronger cities
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