A Work in Progress: My Personal and Professional Development Diary

Brelynn Hunt
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Navigating adulthood and adversity with transparency and vulnerability, here we highlight progress over perfection through my personal and professional development diary. Each episode I document and discuss my coming of age trials and tribulations as I trust the process on my journey to becoming.  Join me as I peel back the curtain of perfection, and share my personal stories, with the hopes of helping you grow through, what you go through. I’ll be discussing everything from education and careers, overcoming failure, love, friendships and relationships, religion and spirituality, beauty, health and wellness, mastering your mindset, and becoming your best self along the way.  Sharing the highs and lows and the real and raw parts of the story that no one talks about, I am Brelynn Hunt, A Work in Progress.

  1. Jul 26

    My Last Resort Became My Only Option

    shownotes timestamps timestamps 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.” 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! 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! send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/i6rY6yqI104

  2. 01/12/2025

    I’m Smarter than This!

    shownotes timestamps 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 episode affirmations 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) send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.  If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/i6rY6yqI104

  3. 12/31/2024

    Overlooked but Not Forgotten

    shownotes timestamps 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. send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.  If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/i6rY6yqI104

  4. 10/30/2024

    When God Says No

    shownotes timestamps 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. send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.  If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/i6rY6yqI104

  5. 10/27/2024

    Pageant Diaries: reflections, regrets and secrets revealed

    shownotes timestamps 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! send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.  If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/H3ylmG1rRIA

  6. 10/24/2024

    my villain origin story

    shownotes timestamps 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! send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.  If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/H3ylmG1rRIA

  7. 10/06/2024

    How to Trust God in Hard Times

    shownotes timestamps 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! send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.  If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/i6rY6yqI104

  8. 03/31/2024

    Death to My Soft Life Era

    shownotes timestamps 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! send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.  If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) Wanna watch the video podcast for this episode? Check out here - https://youtu.be/_7OV1UzS6t8

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Navigating adulthood and adversity with transparency and vulnerability, here we highlight progress over perfection through my personal and professional development diary. Each episode I document and discuss my coming of age trials and tribulations as I trust the process on my journey to becoming.  Join me as I peel back the curtain of perfection, and share my personal stories, with the hopes of helping you grow through, what you go through. I’ll be discussing everything from education and careers, overcoming failure, love, friendships and relationships, religion and spirituality, beauty, health and wellness, mastering your mindset, and becoming your best self along the way.  Sharing the highs and lows and the real and raw parts of the story that no one talks about, I am Brelynn Hunt, A Work in Progress.

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