What if the favor you've been praying for is already yours — and you just never spent it?

In the Season 2 premiere of The Empowered Era, I sit down with my sister in Christ, international speaker and consultant Hayley Mulenda, for a conversation that will shift the way you move. We go deep on faith, friendship, spiritual discernment, and what it actually takes to steward the gifts God has placed inside of you.

This is not surface level. We talk about why information without revelation will keep you stuck, why favor requires boldness to activate, and why obedience, wisdom, and diligence are the real currency of your calling.

This episode is for you if:

• You've been praying for favor, but haven't been bold enough to spend it
• You want to understand the difference between information and revelation
• You're in a season of stewarding your gifts and don't know where to start
• You've been functioning, but feel disconnected from your source
• You want a raw, spirit led Christian conversation about faith, friendship, and purpose
• You're ready to stop reading the Word and start activating it

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Season 2 of The Empowered Era
01:10 Introducing Hayley Mulenda — international speaker, consultant, and wife
03:20 How a LinkedIn connection became an international sisterhood
07:45 Meeting for the first time at Hayley's traditional wedding in Nigeria
10:30 What it actually takes to sustain a God centered friendship across distance
14:00 Spiritual principalities over cities and lands — and how to overcome them
18:20 Favor is not fair. Favor is a currency — and most people never spend it
24:10 Information vs revelation — why knowing scripture isn't enough
28:30 Why replacing the Holy Spirit with AI will cost you
33:00 What dying daily actually looks like in your walk with God
37:45 Stewarding your gifts well — wisdom, obedience, and doing the work
43:00 Applying the Word, not just reading it — faith as activation
47:30 The real reason people aren't walking in what God ordained for them
50:00 Final words and where to find Hayley

✨ Guest Resources
Hayley Mulenda Website: https://hayleymulenda.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleymulenda

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About The Empowered Era
The Empowered Era is a podcast centered on elevated conversations around faith, identity, purpose, and culture. It is the podcast that empowers you from within while dispelling isolation and giving you actionable steps to better yourself. Hosted by Elizabeth — known as The Elizabethan Era — each episode is designed to meet you where you are and push you toward who you are called to be. Season 2 is bigger rooms, deeper conversations, and a whole new level.

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This podcast is a labor of love, stemming from my extensive experience in hosting profound and insightful conversations at various events, as well as an engaging IG Live series in 2020, featuring esteemed personalities from phenomenal CEOs, International Speakers, and Influencers.

In this episode, we sit down with Rosemary, the powerhouse behind Rose Style Studio — a Dallas-based luxury hair salon and e-commerce extension brand.

From being featured in Vogue, Essence, Sheen, and partnering with brands like AfroTech and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Rose has built a name rooted in both excellence and faith. She opens up about the discipline it takes to lead with integrity, the power of influence, and what keeps her grounded in seasons of defeat.

When you feel empty, how do you refill?
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If you’ve ever wondered how to find your purpose and live a life aligned with God’s plan, this conversation is for you.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lubbock Smith III, Vice President and Director of Community Development at Vista Bank, as he shares his incredible journey from Division-1 football player to educator, banker, and community leader. Lubbock opens up about how he came to Christ, the role of faith in his life, and how he discovered his God-given purpose. We also dive into his inspiring story of meeting his wife, building a family, and making a lasting impact in South Dallas.

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