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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 Alicia Bush, Founder of Treasured Vessels Foundation.
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 Redwater, East Texas with small-town roots and a family grocery business
Studying psychology and biology at UNT with aspirations toward medical school
Fourteen years in medical device sales working across operating rooms and specialties
Leaving her career at its peak after a faith-driven calling to serve trafficking survivors
Founding Treasured Vessels Foundation and learning the nonprofit landscape from scratch
Opening the Collin County safe house in January 2020 and navigating early COVID challenges
How trafficking happens through force, fraud, coercion, and the role of childhood trauma
The resilience and transformation seen in survivors through the healing program
Parental guidance on internet safety, device monitoring, and open communication with kids
The Christ-centered mission of Treasured Vessels Foundation and ways to get involved
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.treasuredvesselsfoundation.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 [email protected] and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.
By James Jenkins & Fred MahusayWelcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."
Our guest for this episode is Alicia Bush, Founder of Treasured Vessels Foundation.
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 Redwater, East Texas with small-town roots and a family grocery business
Studying psychology and biology at UNT with aspirations toward medical school
Fourteen years in medical device sales working across operating rooms and specialties
Leaving her career at its peak after a faith-driven calling to serve trafficking survivors
Founding Treasured Vessels Foundation and learning the nonprofit landscape from scratch
Opening the Collin County safe house in January 2020 and navigating early COVID challenges
How trafficking happens through force, fraud, coercion, and the role of childhood trauma
The resilience and transformation seen in survivors through the healing program
Parental guidance on internet safety, device monitoring, and open communication with kids
The Christ-centered mission of Treasured Vessels Foundation and ways to get involved
Resources Mentioned:
http://www.treasuredvesselsfoundation.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 [email protected] and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.