A Work in Progress: My Personal and Professional Development Diary

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00:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

0:42 - the end of an era!

8:05 - i’m going to med school… but

14:26 - this is my only option

17:10 - the soft launch + feedback

20:21 - I technically failed… again

23:51 - I can’t rob myself of joy

26:06 - the weight of the wait

30:15 - dealing with disappointment

31:03 - kingdom keys

36:47 - episode affirmations

kingdom keys

Resurrection Sunday // Pastor Mike Jr - https://www.youtube.com/live/qLov9NqL0JM?si=pb33bwLfi3CRlMAO

@jabbarlweis on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBdMYAeU/

episode affirmations

“God’s plans for me are good, purposeful, and filled with hope.”

“My worth is not defined by timelines, titles, or comparison.”

“I trust that God can use unexpected paths for my purpose and growth.”

“I refuse to postpone joy until the next accomplishment. I will experience peace, gratitude, and fullness even while I am still becoming.”

“I am not forgotten, overlooked, or behind. God will sustain me through every season ahead and equip me for the calling He placed on my life.”

“My journey is not defined by shame or disappointment. I honor the blessings God has placed before me.”

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00:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

2:06 - new year, same roadblock

5:11 - faith without works is dead

8:43 - I am a brilliant physician

15:39 - spiritual warfare

21:53 - sneaky little liar

23:48 - generational strongholds

26:36 - an act of resistance against the spirit of fear

30:19 - kingdom keys

31:10 -episode affirmations

kingdom keys

I believe that God speaks to us in various different ways.

Dr. Dharius Daniels - I'm Putting Anxiousness Under Arrest

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Rise from the dust, O Jerusalem. Sit in a place of honor. Remove the chains of slavery from your neck, O captive daughter of Zion.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭52‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?” ‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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I walk in wisdom and boldness, for God has given me a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.

(Inspired by 2 Timothy 1:7)

I am chosen and called by God to fulfill a divine purpose.

(Inspired by Isaiah 52:2)

Victory is mine through the Lord, who has conquered every challenge before me.

(Inspired by Psalms 118:14)

With God walking beside me, no obstacle is too great to face.

I believe He who turns my trials into triumphs and my fears into faith.

God has called me to walk in dignity and purpose as His beloved child.

(Inspired by Isaiah 52:2)

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3:34 - in a refractory period

9:30 - Year of Trust Recap (2024) + bible study/ kingdom keys

19:53 - the fruits of my trust

21:32 - 2024 joys during sorrow

39:09 - 2025… my year to…

42:31 - 2025 digital vision board

49:55 - guided affirmations

kingdom keys

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”

‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

episode affirmations

I am learning to trust God's plans for me.

I trust that I am on the journey that God intended.

As I deepen my trust in myself and God’s purpose for me, success flows effortlessly in its divine timing.

With unwavering faith in God and His promises, I find lasting peace and the confidence to achieve all He has set before me.

Everything is unfolding in perfect timing. 

I trust. 

I believe. 

I receive.

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0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

0:58 - picking up where we left off

2:13 - my final secret pageant… in a new system?!

3:22 - let’s talk about system loyalty

7:59 - the 3rd runner up curse continues

9:13 - no talent, no problems?

12:27 - are pageants worth the money?

17:58 - overcoming my nerves

20:02 - my pageant “why”

28:18 - is the hard work for pageants “worth it”?

32:17 - your reign is what your make it

35:22 - 2023 miss dc pageant recap 

36:50 - pageant privilege 

42:32 - almost there!

45:22 - no days off, 2024 prep 

47:11 - my single biggest regret 

54:46 - 2024 miss dc pageant recap

55:20 - new interview prep

1:02:22 - 2024 recap continued

1:14:45 - many are the plans

1:18:06 - what will ll change/ what I’ll miss, no longer being a pageant girl

1:28:22 - RETIRED!

1:31:50 - guided affirmations

kingdom keys

Proverbs 19:21 - Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

episode affirmations

I am grateful for every experience that has brought me to this moment of growth and self-discovery.

I believe, that God's 'no' is not a rejection, but a redirection to something greater than I can imagine.

I find peace knowing that God’s timing and purposes are always greater than my understanding.

I honor the path I’ve walked, knowing that every twist and turn has led me closer to the person I was meant to become.

I am thankful for the lessons learned through both joy and pain, as they have shaped me into the person I am today.

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0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

0:58 - picking up where we left off

6:41 - advice to black women competing in pageants

13:00 - brutally honest feedback

15:00 - winning my first Miss A local

22:02 - Miss MD 2019 competition reflections

30:02 - a dream come true

38:42 - Miss MD 2021 competition reflections

46:18 - my why: birth equity 4 all

53:19 - my losing era

57:49 - Miss MD 2022 competition reflections

1:04:39 - do I regret competing this year?

1:08:41 - aging out (again), moving to dc

STAY TUNED FOR PART 3 of 3!

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0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

3:33 - a letter to my pageant girls

6:28 - I'm RETIRED?!

9:41 - where it all began...

13:10 - a little background to HBCU queendom

14:29 - my first pageant

25:45 - my miss america origin story

29:48 - another secret pageant?!

32:52 - locked in junior year

36:36 - God had other plans

38:46 - recruited to queendom

43:07 - my chance as pageant redemption

47:33 - do I hate pageants? or do I hate this system?

STAY TUNED FOR PART 2!

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0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

1:40 - my unintentional social media break explained

4:40 - life update #1 - medical school

9:54 - life update #2 - Miss America

12:30 - life update #3 - end of my fellowship

14:29 - life update #4 - moving…again!

19:17 - do you REALLY trust God?

26:09 - forced season of surrender 

28:30 - lean and learn from Jesus

36:16 - everything is changing

37:36 - kingdom keys

40:40  - guided affirmations

kingdom keys

“But there are some things that you cannot be sure of. You must take a chance. If you wait for perfect weather, you will never plant your seeds. If you are afraid that every cloud will bring rain, you will never harvest your crops. You don’t know where the wind blows. And you don’t know how a baby grows in its mother’s womb. In the same way, you don’t know what God will do—and he makes everything happen.”

Ecclesiastes 11:4-5 ERV

https://bible.com/bible/406/ecc.11.4-5.ERV

How In Entered In | Dr. Khaalida Forbes - https://youtu.be/L9l_E2tS4b8?si=oYO2ML4MBAcUYDWN

episode affirmations

I trust that God's plans for me are perfect, even when I don't understand them.

I surrender my worries and fears to God, knowing He is guiding my path.

I have faith that God is working everything out for my good, even in difficult times.

I believe that every detour in my life is a part of God's greater purpose for me.

I let go of control and trust that God's timing is always right.

I find peace in knowing that God’s plans are better than anything I could imagine.

Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!

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0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

1:59 - the end of an era!

7:39 - a vulnerable wake up call

12:56 - what did soft life era mean for me?

16:56 - a necessary transition

18:07 - my new personality?

22:53 - i’m just a girl

26:52 - small disciplined decisions daily

33:42 - take small wins

37:54 - entering a zoom season

42:27 - kingdom keys

44:40 - guided affirmations

kingdom keys

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. - Psalms 23:1-1 NLT

This Time I Want To Experience It | Planted | Part 1 | Jerry Flowers - https://youtu.be/qV49q5yA8rw?si=DFqiI0bJVMWaeFa1

episode affirmations

Each daily action shapes my future: I choose growth over stagnation.

My routine holds the key to my power: I mold it to propel me forward.

In transition, I find rest in His promises, knowing my needs are supplied.

Celebrating small victories fuels my journey to new habits and heights.

Saying 'no' paves the way for greater 'yeses' in my journey.

Embracing change, I leave old habits behind, making room for success to flourish.

Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!

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hi friends! Welcome to season 2 of a work in progress the podcast - Embrace the journey, savor each moment, revel in progress—joy resides not just in the destination but thrives in the 'Almost There.' As you can tell by the title of this episode… today we are going to talk about Grieving the Life I Planned. This episode is for anyone who’s plans have been derailed… whose dreams have experienced a detour…or who’s life has taken an unforeseen turn.

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0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!

1:39 - it's season 2!

5:33 - detoured dreams

11:16 - the death of an expectation, a dream, a season, an idea or a friendship

15:10 - watch your words/thoughts

16:26 - don't compare

18:29 - give thanks

20:18 - praise Him in advance

25:56 - make a mental shift

27:20 - don't forget prayer!

29:29 - kingdom keys

30:43 - guided affirmations

kingdom keys

“I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭23‬ ‭

“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭21‬ ‭

episode affirmations

"I embrace the beauty in the unexpected, finding strength in every detour life presents."

"My journey may have shifted, but my resilience is unwavering. I am finding new paths to my dreams."

"In the midst of change, I discover the power of adaptability and the courage to redefine my path."

"Life's unforeseen turns are opportunities for growth, and I am blossoming in the face of unexpected challenges."

"I release the grip on the life I planned, opening my heart to the possibilities that arise from unexpected detours."

"As my dreams evolve, so do I. I am resilient, resourceful, and ready for the extraordinary adventures life has in store."

Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!

If you love conversations like this, you’d LOVE my live interactive YouTube show: CommuniTEA time! The live stream happens weekly, every Wednesday at 7pm EST on the Beauty and Brains YouTube channel and I’d love to see you there!

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Season 2 Soft Launch | Resilient Dreams: Navigating Delays, Denials, and the Beautiful Chaos of Progress 

hi friends! in today's audio exclusive podcast episode, I reshare the details of my new fellowship as a health equity research fellow and talk in detail about my experiencing navigating delays, denials and detours on my Becoming Dr. Brelynn journey and how I'm making the most out of my Being Brelynn season by leaning into the beautiful chaos of progress.

This podcast is audio only, you can watch the Get Ready with Me on YouTube if you’d want to see me talk to you while having this conversation here - GET READY WITH ME for the 1st Day of my RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP -

episode affirmations

"I am a constant work in progress, and each step on my career journey is a valuable lesson guiding me towards my dreams."

"Delays are detours, not dead ends. I trust that my path is unfolding perfectly, and I am ready to embrace every twist and turn."

"My dreams are resilient, and so am I. Despite setbacks, I remain steadfast in my pursuit, knowing that every challenge is a stepping stone to success."

"I release the need for things to go according to plan. I am open to the unexpected, recognizing that life's detours often lead to the most beautiful destinations."

"I am the architect of my dreams, and every 'no' or delay is an opportunity to refine my vision and strengthen my resolve."

"In the face of denials and detours, I choose persistence and positivity. I am creating my success story, one resilient step at a time."

Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!

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