PCB Faith & Finance Podcast

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Michelle Raymond, founder of The People’s Partner, HR and leadership consultant, author and entrepreneur.

“You don’t need to do everything... you need to focus on one thing.”

In this episode, Michelle Raymond challenges the idea that success means being everywhere, doing everything and wearing multiple hats.

Drawing on her experience working with organisations including Amazon, Comic Relief and Lloyd’s Banking Group, Michelle explains why entrepreneurs and business leaders need to identify where they create the most value, focus their energy and execute well.

But this conversation goes much deeper than business.

Michelle speaks openly about one of the most difficult periods of her life, rebuilding after circumstances that changed her family and public identity, and the declaration she made to God: “I will never be invisible again.” She shares how faith, prayer, family and forgiveness helped her rebuild.

She also explores her relationship with money, ambition and success, including what happened when her business began to come before God and why she now believes that hard work alone is not enough if God is not at the centre.

From David and Goliath to pricing your services, scarcity, stewardship and investing in yourself, Michelle offers a practical and deeply personal perspective on what it means to build a successful life and business without losing sight of your faith.

And when asked the most valuable lesson money has taught her, Michelle's answer is simple:

“Money flows. It comes and it goes.”

This is a conversation about faith, focus, resilience, leadership, money and learning what really deserves your attention.

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Chapters

00:00 – Opening Preview

00:55 – Meet Michelle Raymond

01:55 – Faith as the Foundation

04:35 – Michelle’s Journey into HR

07:30 – Integrity: Doing the Right Thing

09:55 – David vs Goliath: How Small Businesses Can Win

13:15 – When Life Suddenly Fell Apart

17:45 – “I Will Never Be Invisible Again”

20:00 – Forgiveness, Freedom and Rebuilding

22:15 – Money and the Scarcity Mindset

26:50 – Building a Business When Money Is Tight

28:40 – Stop Trying to Do Everything

32:15 – When Business Comes Before God

33:35 – Knowing Your Value and Setting Your Fee

37:05 – Stewarding Money, Time and Yourself

39:15 – Marriage, Family and Balance

40:45 – Michelle’s Plans for the Future

42:00 – Quick-Fire Leadership Lessons

43:00 – “Money Flows. It Comes and It Goes.”

43:20 – Final Reflections

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In this episode of the Faith & Finance Podcast, Brenda Emmanus OBE is joined by leadership consultant, entrepreneur and transformational coach Arit Eminue MBE.

Together they explore how our beliefs about identity, self-worth and purpose shape our relationship with money, careers and success.

Arit shares her remarkable journey from feeling like an outsider to helping thousands of people unlock their potential through leadership, personal development and purposeful living.

Together they discuss:

Why knowing your worth starts internally

Why you should never attach your identity to your job

How limiting beliefs affect your income

The importance of investing in yourself

Scarcity versus stewardship

Faith, generosity and financial wisdom

Why your gifts deserve continual development

How to approach interviews and careers with confidence

Whether you're building a business, developing your career or simply looking to grow personally, this conversation offers practical wisdom that could change the way you think about your future.

Connect with Arit Eminue

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariteminue/

https://www.ariteminue.com

https://www.instagram.com/ariteminue/

About Faith & Finance

Faith & Finance is brought to you by Pentecostal Community Bank, exploring the intersection of faith, finance, leadership and purposeful living.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:35 Meet Arit Eminue MBE

05:40 Growing Up Feeling Like an Outsider

11:30 Finding Identity Through Faith

18:50 You Are Enough

26:00 Knowing Your Worth at Work

34:00 Why You Must Invest in Yourself

39:45 Scarcity vs Stewardship

45:45 Faith, Money and Mindset

49:20 If You're Standing on the Edge... Jump

51:35 Where to Connect with Arit Eminue

52:15 Episode Summary & Closing

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Demi Ariyo, entrepreneur, finance professional, and founder of Lendoe, a business finance platform helping underserved entrepreneurs access the capital they need to grow.

"Credit isn't the problem... misusing it is."

In this episode, Demi shares his journey from helping his parents with their businesses as a child to working in corporate finance and building a lending business focused on improving access to finance for entrepreneurs and underserved communities.

He explains why many businesses struggle to access capital, how cultural attitudes towards debt can limit opportunity, and why understanding credit is essential for building sustainable wealth.

Demi also discusses entrepreneurship, stewardship, faith, investing, and the importance of thinking long-term when making financial decisions.

From investing in stocks at a young age to helping churches and businesses access funding, this conversation explores the relationship between money, opportunity, responsibility and purpose.

This is a practical and thought-provoking discussion about borrowing, building wealth, financial discipline and trusting God with the vision you have been given.

Stay connected with us:

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Connect with Demi Ariyo:

https://www.instagram.com/wearelendoe/

https://www.lendoe.com/

Demi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-ariyo-119548b7/

Chapters

00:00 – Growing up around entrepreneurship

03:00 – First experiences with investing and finance

06:30 – From stocks and Forex to corporate finance

10:00 – Access to capital in Africa and underserved communities

15:00 – Why many entrepreneurs struggle to raise finance

19:00 – Cultural attitudes towards debt and borrowing

24:00 – The vision behind Lendoe

29:00 – How a church fundraising challenge inspired a business

34:00 – Faith, stewardship and thinking long-term

39:00 – Credit: liability or leverage?

43:00 – Financial advice for entrepreneurs and families

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Claudine Reid MBE entrepreneur, strategist, author, and social impact leader.

In this powerful conversation, Claudine shares lessons from over 30 years in business, leadership, faith, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.

She speaks openly about navigating identity, resilience, planning, and the difficult decisions that come with growth and change. From being the youngest person in the room to leading teams and building businesses with intention, Claudine reflects on the moments that shaped her journey.

This episode explores the tension between faith and action, the importance of strategic planning, and why adaptability has become essential in business and life.

From leadership challenges and personal growth to entrepreneurship, burnout, resilience, and purpose, this is a deeply practical and faith-rooted conversation about learning when it’s time to move.

Stay connected with us:

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Connect with Claudine Reid MBE:

https://www.instagram.com/claudinereid1/

Chapters

00:00 – “If you sit still… your business will die”

01:30 – Joining the family business and identity struggles

05:00 – Purpose, planning, and career pivots

08:30 – Faith, wisdom, and learning to hear God

13:00 – Leadership challenges and self-awareness

18:00 – Building businesses with social impact

22:00 – Planning ahead and balancing life

27:00 – “You’ve prayed… now do the work”

32:00 – Resilience, setbacks, and difficult people

37:00 – Knowing when it’s time to pivot

41:00 – AI, business change, and staying adaptable

43:00 – Final reflections on purpose and growth

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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://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank

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Connect with Mahari Hay:

https://www.instagram.com/mrmaharihay

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

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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.

Stay connected with us:

https://pcbank.co.uk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank

https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/

Connect with Hannah Awonuga:

https://www.instagram.com/hannah_awonuga

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.

Stay connected with us:

https://pcbank.co.uk/

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Connect with Debodun (Coach Debs):

https://www.instagram.com/coachdebs.spa

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.

Stay connected with us:

https://pcbank.co.uk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank

https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/

Connect with Benedicta:

https://beniratiofinances.com/

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.

Stay connected with us:

https://pcbank.co.uk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank

https://www.instagram.com/pentecostalcommunitybank/

Connect with Emmanuel:

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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