Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Mahari Hay award-winning finance sector director, community leader, and co-founder of the Community, Corporate & Culture Group.

“They didn’t open the door… so I held it open for others.”

In this powerful conversation, Mahari shares his journey from growing up in Jamaica to building a successful career in the UK financial sector. But beyond the titles, this episode explores identity, purpose, faith, and the responsibility that comes with influence.

He speaks openly about navigating corporate spaces without representation, the importance of opening doors for others, and why financial knowledge must be shared — not gatekept.

This is a deeply honest, faith-rooted conversation about legacy, community, access, and redefining success beyond individual achievement.

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Chapters

00:00 – From Jamaica to the UK: early life and identity

03:30 – A defining moment: access to finance and purpose

07:00 – Starting in banking and building from the ground up

12:00 – Representation and navigating corporate spaces

18:00 – Holding the door open for others

25:00 – Financial literacy and missed opportunities

35:00 – Faith, resilience, and mindset

37:00 – Final reflections on purpose and service

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Hannah Awonuga - multi-award-winning inclusion specialist, corporate leader, and founder of Inclusive Foundations.

“I was homeless at 15… my life shouldn’t look like this.”

In this powerful conversation, Hannah shares her journey from early hardship to building a successful corporate career and earning six figures. But beyond the numbers, this episode explores identity, purpose, faith, and what it truly means to build wealth that lasts.

Hannah speaks openly about navigating the corporate world as a Black woman, the importance of personal brand and networks, and how faith has shaped her decisions — even in seasons of uncertainty, loss, and transition.

This is a deeply honest, faith-rooted conversation about resilience, stewardship, and redefining success beyond material wealth.

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https://www.hannahawonuga.com/

Chapters

00:00 – From homelessness to six figures

02:00 – Early career and entering banking at 16

04:00 – Faith and decision-making in uncertain times

10:00 – Growing income and learning to manage money

15:00 – Gratitude, purpose, and identity

19:00 – Corporate vs entrepreneurship

24:00 – Motherhood, sacrifice, and career progression

32:00 – What real wealth actually means

45:00 – Losing identity after leaving corporate

50:00 – Final reflections on faith, purpose, and legacy

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank. Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE. This season promises remarkable grass to grace - real life examples and practical advice for financial success, with an impressive line-up of exceptional guest speakers. Don't miss it!

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Debodun Osekita (Coach Debs) -investment coach, former Goldman Sachs trader, and founder of Stock Pickers Academy.

Debodun shares his journey from humble beginnings in Peckham to the world of investment banking, and why identity, mindset, and community are just as important as strategy when it comes to building wealth.

He unpacks powerful lessons on stewardship, generational wealth, investing with integrity, and why financial education is a responsibility - not a luxury. This is an honest, faith-rooted conversation about wealth building with purpose and intentionality.

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https://stockpickers.academy

https://linktr.ee/stockpickers

Chapters

00:00 – from Peckham to Goldman Sachs

04:50 – Mindset, mental health & the responsibility of adults

06:55 – Faith foundations, prayer at home & values

09:42 – Behaviour, growth, emotional intelligence & maturity

11:31 – Finding purpose: teaching, coaching & Stock Pickers Academy

21:03 – Stewardship & the Bible: why investing is a responsibility

29:30 – Common mistakes: investing without education or a strategy

35:36 – Property vs pensions, stocks vs crypto & managing risk

40:00 – Community is gold: relationships, consistency & showing up

47:00 – Final reflections: building more than bank accounts

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Benedicta Egbeme — qualified accountant, entrepreneur, and financial educator. Benedicta shares how her love for numbers evolved into a calling around financial stewardship, and why financial freedom is not defined by income, but by wisdom, discipline, and mindset.

She speaks candidly about lifestyle inflation, financial literacy, stewardship over ownership, and the role of faith in managing money well — offering practical, biblical insight on budgeting, saving, investing, and building a healthy money mindset for individuals, families, and business owners.

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https://www.instagram.com/beniratiofinances/?hl=en

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

01:40 – Benedicta’s journey into finance

06:10 – From loving numbers to financial stewardship

10:20 – Why people avoid financial knowledge

14:50 – Financial literacy as personal responsibility

19:10 – What financial freedom really means

24:00 – Signs your money management is off

28:40 – Saving, investing & inflation

33:10 – Lifestyle inflation explained

37:20 – Faith, stewardship & giving

43:10 – Women, value & knowing your worth

47:30 – Marriage, money & unity

51:00 – Final reflections & advice

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Emmanuel Asuquo — financial adviser, entrepreneur and one of the UK’s leading voices in financial literacy. Emmanuel shares how faith, identity and discipline shaped his journey from a council estate to working in Canary Wharf, and why many of us work hard but struggle to build lasting wealth.

He speaks openly about cultural pressures, financial shame, legacy, and the need for financial education in the Church — offering practical steps on stewardship, mindset and building kingdom wealth with wisdom.

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emmanuelasuquo.com

https://www.instagram.com/theemaneffectuk/?hl=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@theemaneffectuk?lang=en

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

01:45 – Growing up & early money lessons

05:10 – Culture, image & identity

09:20 – Why we work hard but struggle to build wealth

13:10 – Financial literacy & the church

17:40 – Life in Canary Wharf

22:30 – Being “paid to be yourself”

27:15 – Community & role models 32:40 – Everyday stewardship

37:20 – Breaking financial shame

43:10 – Making finance relatable

48:00 – Closing reflections

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Hayley Mulenda — award-winning international speaker, author, and changemaker whose story of resilience has inspired audiences worldwide.

From facing bullying and mental-health struggles to building a thriving seven-figure speaking business, Hayley opens up about her journey of surrender, self-worth, and stewardship. She shares how she learned to “walk into love,” why she prays for impact instead of income, and what it means to become not just blessed - but a blessing.

You’ll hear powerful lessons on contentment, leadership, purpose, relationships, and money mindsets - and how true wealth is measured not by what you gain, but by what you give.

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https://www.instagram.com/hayleymulenda/

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Welcome to the first episode of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features international worship leader, broadcaster and entrepreneur Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE. Together they explore how faith anchors identity, what it means to balance ministry and money, and how to lead generously while staying grounded in purpose.

Muyiwa shares personal lessons on entrepreneurship, stewardship, and why true success is about obedience and integrity, not just profits or platforms.

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https://www.instagram.com/officialmuyiwa/

https://www.youtube.com/@Officialmuyiwa

riversongz.com

https://www.haapu.tv

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