A Work in Progress: My Personal and Professional Development Diary

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!

timestamps

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.

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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.  

timestamps

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.

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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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AFFIRMATIONS for daily gratitude -

I am happy. I am successful. I am at peace. I am thankful.

KINGDOM KEYS

Flip It // Multiply Pt. 1 // Dr. Dharius Daniels

https://youtu.be/20ADlEiXrzE

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.

timestamps

welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00

1:30 - mini life update

4:55 - being a good steward over the blessings that God has given me

11:51 - looking back on seasons of ungratefulness

15:11 - limiting my complaining

17:42 - love part 2

18:41 - my body is vessel

21:05 - kingdom keys

23:18 - episode affirmations

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♡  S H O W  N O T E S ♡ 

I decided not to vlog very much leading up to my mcat this time around because the time felt short and better used to supply my mental and think bank, but I did want to share about this experience, so these are my thoughts before receiving my score, but after studying for 6 weeks, and then taking the test for the 3rd time.

Of course in this recap, I’ll share about the things I think went well and what could’ve been better, so I’m considering this to be catch all video/podcast. If you’re listening to this because you asked me a question in my DMs and I sent you this link, that means I answered your question in great detail in this podcast and it was easier to let you listen than to leave you on read until I had the time to type out my response to this frequently asked question, so no shade, this is best for all of us!

♡ T I M E  S T A M P S ♡

0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast

2:46 - taking a step back from creating content / my disclaimer

6:34 - started off rocky!

11:49 - planned vs. reality (how I ACTUALLY ended up studying)

13:37 - LIVE Kaplan classes? Were they worth it?

15:59 - What I LOVED about Kaplan

16:52 - Using AAMC Materials

18:32 - Comparing the Integrative MCAT Tutoring Program

23:29 - Incorporating Practice Problems

26:10 - Taking Full Length Practice Exams

31:32 - what happened to ANKI???

33:33 - 3rd time’s the charm? (How I feel about this time, after the fact)

37:42 - let’s talk ANXIETY 

44:44 - test day experience recap

52:58 - speaking by FAITH!

54:36 - SCORE/ MEDICAL SCHOOL UPDATE

56:54 - Guided Affirmations 

♡ E P I S O D E  A F F I R M A T I O N S ♡

I can retain information with ease.

I am relaxed during exams.

I am thankful for the opportunity to go to school.

I am a quick learner. My ability to learn improves every day.

I love learning new things.

I give my all, so good things always come to me.

♡ S E N D  M E  A  M E S S A G E ♡ 

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KINGDOM KEYS

Rise, Slay, Eat - Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts - https://youtu.be/tGGnQeX0Sis

timestamps

0:00 - welcome to a work in progress the podcast 

1:02 - new location = new season???

3:46 - full circle moment

8:16 - mhm curriculum 

10:00 - nothing is guaranteed 

13:20 - moving to dc

15:27 - classes I took and their difficulty 

17:33 - virtual learning

19:02 - professors

21:41 - studying to retake the mcat 

25:27 - the contract and next steps

26:37 - my med school application

27:02 - worst case scenario 

28:32 - next semester and looking ahead

30:35 - KINGDOM KEYS

32:09 -guided affirmations 

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.

Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can 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.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

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KINGDOM KEYS

What Are You Feeding On? | Dr. Khaalida Forbes - https://youtu.be/vYcNeN_N6Dw

timestamps

1:10 - let’s talk workplace challenges 

4:15 - fitting in a new workplace / making friends 

11:11 making mistakes 

12:36 - time management 

19:06 - unpleasant coworkers (bullies)

21:12 - office gossipers 

25:28 - problems w/ your boss

27:41 - don’t fixate, advance the kingdom

29:41 - why I stopped working as a GYN MA

37:42 - my new job as a PEDS MA

46:02 - why I Quit AGAIN

50:11 - kingdom keys

51:51 - guided affirmations 

54:40 - you can’t break my soul 

episode affirmations

Today, I will concentrate on taking one step forward, however small it may be.

Every morning I wake up, I am given a new opportunity to learn and grow.

Each new phase of my life allows me to grow as a person.

I receive the lessons from each experience with a grateful mindset.

I am proud of myself for staying calm and positive.

I remain at peace even in this difficult moment.

Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can 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.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

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timestamps

0:00 - welcome to a work in progress the podcast

3:22 - turning 26 is lame 

7:07 - life update ~nail saga~

11:33 - new hair!

13:18 - wisdom tooth drama

15:34 - fight for my life w/ food poisoning 

22:05 - age ain’t nothing but a number? 

28:04 - my reality tv epiphany 

32:10 - i’d rather save the years of my youth

35:33 - my grown woman era

42:50 - maturing into a new season 

47:39 - guided affirmations 

episode affirmations

I am thankful for another year of life.

I can let go and embrace change with an open heart.

I am proud of what I have done with my life.

My ability to conquer challenges is limitless; my potential to succeed is infinite.

My life is full of love and prosperity.

My best days are ahead of me.

Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can 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.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

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shownotes

Ana B Newton - For the Runners-up - https://www.annabnewton.com/post/for-the-runners-up?fbclid=IwAR3DCRP9_8M9c_S2ccn1_xqgdGDpfCgmuwhcnzY2RkDhPPQCTwncarHZtes

KINGDOM KEYS

Dr. Dharius Daniels - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf_7B_HluEf/?hl=en

timestamps

welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00
3:54 - quitting my job 

16:13 - pageant diaries 

23:43 - to quit or not to quit

50:53 - post bacc program? chileeee who knows 

53:56 - kingdom keys 

Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can 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.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

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KINGDOM KEYS

Dreams and Nightmares // Detours Part. 4 // Dr. Dharius Daniels - https://youtu.be/9srcqfstwXs

timestamps

welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00
3:54 - quitting my job 

16:13 - pageant diaries 

23:43 - to quit or not to quit

50:53 - post bacc program? chileeee who knows 

53:56 - kingdom keys 

Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can 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.

Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.

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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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