By Brelynn Hunt
Navigating adulthood and adversity with transparency and vulnerability, here we highlight progress over perfection through my personal and professional development diary. Each episode I docume
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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!
If you love conversations like this, you’d LOVE my live interactive YouTube show: CommuniTEA time! The live stream happens weekly, every Wednesday at 8pm EST on the Beauty and Brains YouTube channel and I’d love to see you there!
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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!
If you love conversations like this, you’d LOVE my live interactive YouTube show: CommuniTEA time! The live stream happens weekly, every Wednesday at 8pm EST on the Beauty and Brains YouTube channel and I’d love to see you there!
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If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.
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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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hi friends! in today's video we have the a work in progress podcast episode number 25, the SEASON FINALE! Today I’m talking about the different things I’ll be doing to a good sunset season/ transition season as I close out the chapter of being an online masters student, a premedical student graduate student school, etc.
Sunset Seasons are transitional periods of life from high school to college, college to life, switching jobs, single to marriage, starting a new job, pregnancy that are properly managed through rituals, reflections and preparation. Listen to the full episode to hear more!
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0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
0:12 - technical difficulties
3:45 - speaking in the moment
5:22 - sunset seasons definition
9:40 - what makes a good sunset season
17:14 - reflection
20:33 - preparation
22:34 - divine delays
24:38 - beautiful and purposeful
29:47 - KINGDOM KEYS
32:15 - guided affirmations
33:33 - thank you for season 1!
kingdom keys
I think I’m about to break // managing meltdowns part 1 // Dr. Dharius Daniels
https://youtu.be/c1zygb1yzPE
episode affirmations
I am confident that I can achieve anything I can dream of.
I am thankful for every lesson I've learned, even the hardest ones.
I am confident that this new beginning will work out wonderfully.
I build new healthy habits for a bright future.
I see new beginnings as a path to my soul's purpose.
I am excited about the new opportunities and blessings headed my way.
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! in today's video we have the a work in progress podcast episode number 24 where I talk about my second (spring) semester in my pre-medical school program at meharry medical college, aka med school bootcamp! I’ll discuss everything from my program being virtual, my first impression vs end of semester thoughts and feelings, study groups, the program schedule (daily, quiz, exams), the classes I took and their difficulty, the professors, GPA, the MCAT and more!
For those of you all following in my footsteps or taking advice from my journey, it is my duty as your digital big sister and mentor to share with you, what I wish I would’ve known before entering into a new season, especially these pivotal gap years. It may not be perfect, or pretty, but you don’t have to have all of the answers right now and that is okay. It may not be good right now, but it will be good eventually because God causes all things to work together for our good and some of those ways are by how these experiences are shaping us for the professional student and ultimately the greater human we are becoming.
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0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
2:20 - keeping it real about my MHS experience
7:33 - hitting the ground running spring semester
9:05 - spring class breakdown
23:52 - balancing volunteer work
24:35 - virtual schooling (pros and cons)
25:44 - professors at an HBCU
26:15 - spring vs. fall semester
28:36 - mentorship is key!
29:53 - preparation for the MCAT
30:51 - message to future/potential/hopeful MHS students
33:43 - BEWARE of the “glamorous” gap year
40:09 - episode affirmations
41:36 - what I wish someone would’ve told me!
episode affirmations
I am seeing the amazing results of my hard work.
I focus on progress, not perfection.
I am on the right path for my career and my future.
I am capable of achieving all of my goals.
I grow and learn everyday.
I thrive on new challenges and love to work hard. I put my heart into everything I do.
I have the power to follow my dreams and live my best life.
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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timestamps
0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
1:18 - diary entry
4:49 - its harmful to receive projections from your inner circle
8:11 - this is a defense mechanism
10:38 - get somebody who has been through it themselves to mentor you!
13:12 - if it’s not the best option for ME, its bad advice!
15:01 - encouraged by the resistance because I know that I’m called
17:39 - protect your think bank!
21:34 - don’t let fear inspire you to make decisions
23:51 - KINGDOM KEYS
25:40 - episode affirmations
episode affirmations
I am thankful that I get to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life.
Exercise is a beautiful way of expressing gratitude to my body.
I am happy and grateful for everything I have.
I find small windows of time throughout the day and use them to practice gratitude.
My gratefulness in the morning brings me more blessings all day long.
My mind, body, and soul are aligned with my attitude of gratitude.
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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.