PCB Faith & Finance Podcast

I Started at the Bottom… Now I Open Doors for Others ft. Mahari Hay

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. Stay connected with us: https://pcbank.co.uk/ [https://pcbank.co.uk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank [https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank] https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/ [https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/] Connect with Mahari Hay: https://www.instagram.com/mrmaharihay [https://www.instagram.com/mrmaharihay] https://www.instagram.com/thecccawards/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecccawards/] 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 Watch on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snSkuICiQ9g]

My Life Shouldn't Look Like This… God Had Other Plans ft. Hannah Awonuga

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. Stay connected with us: https://pcbank.co.uk/ [https://pcbank.co.uk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank [https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank] https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/ [https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/] Connect with Hannah Awonuga: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_awonuga [https://www.instagram.com/hannah_awonuga] https://www.hannahawonuga.com/ [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 Watch on Youtube [https://youtu.be/1jz_CKiBfDk]

PCB Faith & Finance Podcast Trailer (Series Two)

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!

How To Build Wealth With Purpose ft. Debodun Osekita

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. Stay connected with us: https://pcbank.co.uk/ [https://pcbank.co.uk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank [https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank] https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/ [https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/] Connect with Debodun (Coach Debs): https://www.instagram.com/coachdebs.spa [https://www.instagram.com/coachdebs.spa] https://stockpickers.academy [https://stockpickers.academy] https://linktr.ee/stockpickers [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 Watch on YouTube [https://youtu.be/jh1x7Jm5d8Y]

How to Build Kingdom Wealth Through Stewardship ft. Benedicta Egbeme

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. Stay connected with us: https://pcbank.co.uk/ [https://pcbank.co.uk/] https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank [https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank] https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/ [https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/] Connect with Benedicta: https://beniratiofinances.com/ [https://beniratiofinances.com/] https://www.instagram.com/beniratiofinances/?hl=en [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 Watch on YouTube [https://youtu.be/Z5GtVaFTCDU]