Explore every episode of the podcast A Work in Progress: My Personal and Professional Development Diary
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| I’m Smarter than This! Rejecting my Fear of the MCAT | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:34:24 | |
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
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 | |||
| Overlooked but Not Forgotten! 2024 Joys during Sorrow + 2025 Digital Vision Board… not giving up on dreaming! | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:52:53 | |
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
“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 | |||
| BEWARE of the GLAMOROUS Gap Year! | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:44:32 | |
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.
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 :) | |||
| STOP Projecting your insecurities onto other people | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:28:17 | |
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. 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 :) | |||
| remember when you prayed for what you have now | 16 Apr 2023 | 00:26:06 | |
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 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 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 :) | |||
| What I Wish I knew Before Taking the MCAT 3 Times | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:59:11 | |
♡ 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 ♡ 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 :) | |||
| pre-medical school 1st semester recap | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:34:59 | |
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.
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. 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 :) | |||
| I QUIT! How to Manage Toxic Workplace Environments | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:55:04 | |
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.
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. 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 :) | |||
| Age Aint Nothin But a Number? | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:56:39 | |
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.
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. 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 :) | |||
| BIG FAT LOSER! | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:56:39 | |
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 16:13 - pageant diaries 23:43 - to quit or not to quit 50:53 - post bacc program? chileeee who knows 53:56 - kingdom keys
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. 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 :) | |||
| ARRESTING MY ASSUMPTIONS | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:56:39 | |
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 16:13 - pageant diaries 23:43 - to quit or not to quit 50:53 - post bacc program? chileeee who knows 53:56 - kingdom keys
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. 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 :) | |||
| Recovering from a Season of Setbacks + the process of grief | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:56:56 | |
For my hurting souls: In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 the word says that we are delivered from the power and authority of darkness. It states that we cast down all reasoning and imaginations that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God, and we bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of God’s word. The light that God has instilled in you is bright enough to fight off the darkness around you. You have been enriched, and as such, you must enrich others through the word. You have been delivered from failure! You have been delivered from fear! On days where you can’t see the light, know that it is within you, and that darkness cannot overtake it! KINGDOM KEYS Trauma, Triggers, and Triumph - Bishop T.D. Jakes - https://youtu.be/HzujSUnYUyQ EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I am worthy of great things in life. I have faith in myself and my ability to reach my goals. I make an effort to always live in the present moment. Everything is going to work out for my highest good. I am releasing any bad thoughts that keep me away from my happiness. I have the power to improve my situation. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 hoping for a new beginning- 9:09 the seasons of setbacks - 11:21 better is coming- 26:20 anger and hopelessness- 35:08 the object of the game - 26:11 life update / my “currently” list - 37:28 I need a Cootie - 45:57 kingdom keys 51:50 episode affirmations - 54:41 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 :) 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. | |||
| When God Says No | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:35:02 | |
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
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 | |||
| The Tragic Impact of Toxic Pageantry | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:56:14 | |
If you are struggling to cope, you are not alone. There are many free and confidential programs in the US aimed to help those who are struggling with their mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health problems, these organizations are here to provide support: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line, www.crisistextline.org, Text HOME to 741741 Veterans Crisis Hotline, www.veteranscrisisline.net, 1-800-273-8255 Trevor Project, www.thetrevorproject.org, 1-866-488-7386 Beauty and Brains Blog - “Why is a Black Beauty Queen Never Good Enough?” - https://beautyandbrainsapparel.com/blogs/blog-posts/why-is-a-black-beauty-queen-never-good-enough Musical Therapy- BIGGER - Beyoncé https://open.spotify.com/track/4R2KJOgEUP2qO3re9BwIhs?si=taAlYLnzRHyCQOATDkNDCQ Jireh Wait on You https://open.spotify.com/track/2p3qr3HQBgsjeE5rFobSDy?si=C7YRWQOIR7WQOpNu9lElKg “Our forever queen, Cheslie Kryst” (Siera Bearchell) - https://youtu.be/-3bWTImj9TA 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! KINGDOM KEYS “For the one who sows to his flesh [his sinful capacity, his worldliness, his disgraceful impulses] will reap from the flesh ruin and destruction, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:8 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/gal.6.8.AMP Father, I confess that I quickly grow discontented with my life. If I’m not drawing near to You, I get stuck in a pattern of always wanting more. Please forgive me for this. Help me to fix my eyes on You, because You alone will never fail or forsake me. In Jesus’ name, Amen. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 who was Chelsie Kryst- 4:23 why suicide? - 10:33 toxic pageantry - 19:50 stop normalizing toxic behavior- 29:49 success does not equal happiness- 40:05 an unquenchable thirst of achievement - 47:08 cultivate inner worth beyond external validation- 52:41 kingdom keys 53:35 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 :) 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. | |||
| The Waiting Game | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:40:23 | |
As the waiting season continues for me in my road to medical school, I realized that I am not alone in my waiting. There are several of you who may also be going through your own waiting season, whether waiting for acceptances to college, or for exam scores back, or in other areas of life. I am so blessed to say that I have felt an enormous amount of peace the past few weeks, and I think that I have finally figured out the rules to the waiting game. So today, I want to encapsulate my thoughts, and share them with you, in the hopes that they can help you through your waiting season. Miss HBCU Teen - https://www.misshbcuteen.com/ Follow + Share Miss HBCU Teen - https://www.instagram.com/misshbcuteen/ https://www.facebook.com/Miss-HBCU-Teen-Pageant-101005265247601 Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine) - Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music- https://music.apple.com/us/album/jireh-feat-chandler-moore-naomi-raine/1557087895?i=1557087898 KINGDOM KEYS The Hour Has Come | Dr. Khaalida Forbes - https://youtu.be/XkFzJ7vsuj8 “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 Attitude Of Expectancy: Day 3 • Devotional “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16 “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/php.4.8-9.NLT EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I practice patience with grace and ease. I'm rising above the thoughts that are trying to make me angry or afraid. I am optimistic and thankful for my life's path. I can move beyond anxiety by having patience. I am thankful for the hard times, that can only make me stronger. I preserve the peace I feel surrounding me by seeking out the good in each and every situation today. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 expect to be tested + how to navigate- 7:30 becoming fully developed by the process - 12:12 14:14 wait for what being prepared for you- 20:00 being content- 24:18 the object of the game - 26:11 if He did it before, He can do it again- 29:49 college advice - 31:54 while you’re waiting, wait well - 34:20 kingdom keys 35:52 episode affirmations - 37:46 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 :) 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. | |||
| LET’S TALK: Cancel Culture | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:52:48 | |
the Grio article on Pastor Mike Todd - https://thegrio.com/2022/01/19/pastor-mike-todd-apologizes-churchgoers-face-spit/ Cancel culture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancel_culture#:~:text=By around 2015%2C the concept,supporting a person or work. Miss Teen USA under fire for allegedly using N-word - https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/07/31/miss-teen-usa-under-fire-allegedly-using-n-word/87888744/ KINGDOM KEYS “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.3.23.NLT Morning Devotion- We ALL Fall Short of The Glory of God! Marquetta Bolden- Hawthorne - https://youtu.be/YnKvHDRMuEQ EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I forgive myself for mistakes I made when I didn't know better. I know there is a divine reason behind everything. Mistakes are invitations to learn something new. I learn from my mistakes and become a better person. I forgive others that made mistakes today. We are all human. I realize that my mistakes don't define me. How I react to them, and whether I choose to learn from them are what define me. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 consumed with reach- 16:03 viral gone wrong: Logan Paul - 22:04 waiting well w/ faith- 8:30 if it’s not in line w/ God, it will be detrimental to your calling- 27:03 the history of cancel culture - 28:56 tiers of cancellation- 34:03 cancel culture in pageantry - 37:21 cancel culture is social justice - 40:16 the toxicity of cancel culture - 42:30 kingdom keys 48:11 episode affirmations - 50:20 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 :) 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. | |||
| Remove the Time Limit Off Your Life | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:42:42 | |
Last week, we talked about “hating your here” because of destination addiction. So ready for the next, I’m getting frustrated trying to understand the WHEN to God’s Plan. In this episode, I remanence on the times when I’ve waited well vs. when I impatiently persisted against God’s preference, and how I ultimately regret going against His will for my life. During my surgery day story-time, I realize how I have to be just as willing to be out of control, as I am in the procedure room, allowing God to use this season to build my faith, grow my trust and to shape my character. KINGDOM KEYS Bamboozled By The Blessing // What To Do After A Blessing // Crazyer Faith (Part 8) // Michael Todd - https://youtu.be/Z2Cqa2uHses It Had To Happen This Way | Dr. Khaalida Forbes - https://youtu.be/peu3cjUuqvA “The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Exodus 14:14 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:31-33 EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I am content with where I am at the moment. Everything that I need will be provided to me at the right time and the right place. I am determined to be happy and content. I dedicate time to my happiness and well-being. I am content even when life isn't perfect. I choose to be happy even in times of challenge or difficulty. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 if He did it before- 5:40 if at first you don’t succeed, trust God- 6:33 waiting well w/ faith- 8:30 when’s the last time you were happy?- 13:52 waiting shapes our character - 16:48 called to wait?- 17:45 surgery day story time - 19:10 being obedient, no matter how long the wait - 26:08 the world doesn’t revolve around me - 28:48 kingdom keys 32:03 episode affirmations - 40:20 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 :) 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. | |||
| Why do you hate your “here”? | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:56:39 | |
It’s been a week since the start of the new year, and I’m already starting off shaky. Between COVID, a snow storm, work and the little struggles of life, I’ve found myself hating my “here”. Worst of all, the new year, new me rhetoric on social media has been making me discontent with my own life, instead of inspiring me to start or continue on my spiritual wellness journey. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about comparison, the growing pains of our 20s, and how God wants to develop us in private so we can effectively demonstrate our purpose in public. KINGDOM KEYS Surviving Redefining- Sarah Jakes Roberts - https://youtu.be/P-Vz-clTORI “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin….” Zechariah 4:10 “I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13 Philippians 4:12-13 The Message Bible- “Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.” Prayer: Lord, Help me to not seek approval from others, but from you alone. Show me how to be patient and open to the process of you approving me in private. EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I am a confident, continuous work in progress. I believe in myself and my ability to reach my full potential. I believe in my ability to achieve whatever I set my mind to. Today, I release my fears and open my mind to new possibilities. I find harmony in the changes happening in my life. I trust the process. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 being transparent in my redefining, but not too soon- 15:20 year of love, but I hate u- 23:30 social media comparison - 29:34 audience question- 31:11 surrender to God’s plan - 35:01 this is going to be a process- 36:56 obscurity produces integrity - 38:11 growing pains of your 20s - 45:33 kingdom keys - 50:34 episode affirmations - 54:35 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 :) 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. | |||
| "A Year of Gratitude" Reflection | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:06:23 | |
2021 feels like it was my “Job” year, where I was tested and tried on all sides. After a year of the lowest lows, I’m beginning my new year, reflecting on how I’ve graduated my faith through gratitude. In 2021, I learned that what I needed in my life wasn’t the next level of accomplishment, but the next level of appreciation for what I have because that will set the stage for me to make the most out of what I will accumulate in the future. Stay tuned to hear my year in review, and the word of 2022! KINGDOM KEYS Something Good Is Coming From This! | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church - https://youtu.be/ouzpdvHk62c @/hayleybmagness https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd6xAYxr/ @/pastordwightbucknerPastor on TikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd6xSmaX/ Learning To Thank God In Every Season | Steven Furtick - https://youtu.be/WvLB-pWWnGU EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I forgive my past and look forward to my future. I am thankful that I am releasing my worries and finding peace within me. I am learning to love myself unconditionally. I am grateful for the new seeds that I have planted in my soul. I see the blessings in life and am grateful even when it isn't perfect. My body is healthy; my mind is brilliant; my soul is tranquil. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 my gratitude theory- 12:55 graduating in gratitude- 13:58 saying thank you/ year in review - 17:26 being grateful, even though - 24:45 understanding what the pain is producing - 35:30 word for 2022- 38:25 self love, love of God + more - 45:02 Amor Fati - 52:22 kingdom keys - 55:28 episode affirmations - 1:01:33 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 :) 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. | |||
| Surviving Holiday Season | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:49:59 | |
Everyone has a vision of the perfect holiday, but when reality fails to live up to the dream, stress can result. In today’s episode, I talk about how I’m a work in progress when it comes to holidays. In some ways, I’ve taken on a growth mindset and have been able to give gifts and stay positive throughout the holidays by remaining hopeful of the future. However, I recently questioned if social media is creating an unrealistic expectation of the holidays for me. Listen to me talk it out, and ultimately share my Holiday Season Survival Guide! The Holidays for a Broken Family Girl - https://beautyandbrainsapparel.com/blogs/blog-posts/the-holidays-for-a-broken-family-girl Holiday Stress Resource Center - https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/holiday The holiday blues, with Elaine Rodino, PhD - https://youtu.be/if6GpMt36B8 How Walt Disney Ruined Our Love Lives - https://www.brandeis.edu/magazine/2014/summer/featured-stories/disney.html KINGDOM KEYS Something Good Is Coming From This! | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church - https://youtu.be/ouzpdvHk62c Preaching about - The Power of Contentment - https://youtu.be/cGhTAnHwM3g Trauma, Triggers, and Triumph - Bishop T.D. Jakes - https://youtu.be/HzujSUnYUyQ EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I am grateful to be alive, breathing, and experiencing life as only I can. I choose to release hurt and resentment. I give thanks for the positive relationships in my life. I relax and let go of the things that I can't control. I am learning to be grateful for every part of my life. I will use these hard times to make me a better person. I will focus on being thankful for what I have instead of what I have not yet obtained. timestamps welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 holiday trauma - 12:33 the background story (why I hate Christmas) - 14:50 practicing gratitude - 19:53 influencer impact on holiday expectations - 22:05 the myth of happily ever after - 28:50 fighting against discontentment - 31:40 holiday survival guide - 32:53 kingdom keys - 43:39 episode affirmations - 47:27 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 :) https://youtu.be/oNl3XeDRjCE 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. | |||
| Dealing with Doubt (Medical School Update) | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:54:45 | |
Continuing our conversation about how I’m remaining faithful even with doubts, I go into detail about my current struggles applying to medical school. Although my doubts are real, it doesn’t mean they’re right. Today, I share how failure can be a path to possibilities as I rest in His will for my life (even when it’s hard). KINGDOM KEYS Faith Talk // I Said What I Said // Crazyer Faith (Part 10) // Michael Todd - https://youtu.be/sgg5xcgmrmA
The road ahead may be unseen, but I walk by faith and not by sight. I am stronger than negative thoughts. I surrender to God. I trust God with my life. My faith in God sets me free from all worry, anxiety, and doubt. I am letting go of all pressure and stress. I am faithful that God is in control.
welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00 audience question - 6:46 my medical school application timeline - 12:24 incubating my faith - 29:20 mentor moments (application audit) - 32:29 it’s not over until the fat lady sings - 45:09 kingdom keys - 48:21 episode affirmations - 52:02 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 :) 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. | |||
| Stuck in Transition | 12 Dec 2021 | 00:48:09 | |
Listen to me discover how this season of uncertainty is frankly a faith season. In today’s episode, I catch you up on how I’ve been and we talk about how I’m remaining faithful even with doubts. Planted Not Buried Sermon Series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cxlPcQrzuk&list=PLhYvOKkFVSGtvLfUqCYPruWcxPyA0LrnH
“It’s not over until God says it’s over” - Don't Let The Enemy Distract You | Pastor Steven Furtick “You’re not who you used to be, and you’re not who you’re gonna be, but you’re stuck in transition” -Scam Likely // “We Gon’ Make It” // Fun Month // Mike Jr. “He’s always going to allow you to not have everything you need so that you can call on Him” - Planted and Underfunded // Planted Not Buried (Part 4) EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS I recognize that my gratitude is a magnet for more abundance in my life. I am thankful for having the courage to dream big dreams. I accept the lesson that my pain is trying to teach me. I will move forward instead of holding on to past mistakes that rob me of my peace. I am confident that my difficult days will end and I will find joy again. My faith lifts me above all fears. I have unshakeable faith in God and his word. My steps are planned and I trust the Lord. 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 :) 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. | |||
| Recovering from Burn Out | 05 Dec 2021 | 01:00:00 | |
We’re nearing the end of 2021 and I’ve been more inconsistent than I’ve ever been on my social media. Learn more about why and how I’m determined to learn from being burned out. I don’t have it down pack yet, there’s still plenty of room to grow with all of my perfectionist tendencies. It’s okay, I’m a work in progress. Guided Affirmation YouTube Video Example- https://youtu.be/072_8p2_g-8 THRIVING Playlist- https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/im-thrivin/pl.u-76oNlDNIxxKek7 KINGDOM KEYS Planted and Underfunded // Planted Not Buried (Part 4)- https://youtu.be/oV8es33lv-0 How to FIND YOUR WORTH, Let Go of SHAME and Own Your VALUE | Sarah Jakes Roberts on Women of Impact - https://youtu.be/IbriO6QIxoU Sarah Jakes Roberts: Trusting God Through Disappointment (Full Teaching) | Praise on TBN - https://youtu.be/Y86Ep9miH3U Episode Affirmations: I have the ability to make progress, with ease, today. I have plenty of time when I decide to tackle things one thing at a time. I release all negative attachments, thoughts and feelings that are blocking me from receiving and blocking my path. I move forward with confidence and no longer press rewind. The Lord has given me strength to transform the way I think. I am willing and able to redirect my attention to whatever is lovely, true, and praiseworthy. | |||
| Pageant Diaries: reflections, regrets and secrets revealed! | 27 Oct 2024 | 01:11:27 | |
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 | |||
| I didn’t win… again. miss maryland 2021 pageant experience recap | 26 Aug 2021 | 01:15:37 | |
After prepping for over a year and a half, Miss Maryland 2021 has come and gone… and shocker… I didn’t win… again. It feels unreal to have made it into the top 5. I knew it would be a big jump to win from being a non-finalist in 2019, but the results show that I was clearly capable of it and that I have improved so much. If I believed just a little bit harder … I may have been able to bring home the crown but instead I pre-maturely gave myself grace and ended up being happy to be there! I have no regrets. Enjoy my reflection as I share the lessons I’ve learned and the advice I have for others. shownotes KINGDOM KEYS Your self-image might be limiting your potential. | Pastor Steven Furtick - https://youtu.be/v3DV-rtAOo0 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 :) 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. | |||
| the SororiTEA: college was traumatizing + advice to my freshman self | 20 Aug 2021 | 01:18:44 | |
There are so many exciting parts about college, a lot of it that is publicized are the social perks of going to college. College experience is different for everybody but what's crazy is how college is a perfect dream for some people, and for others its a nightmare. It's even crazier to see how the experiences are different for different schools, races and genders. I got stuck on Alabama Rush Tik Tok this week, and as I caught up on all the OOTDs and learned about a huge scandal that was sweeping the internet, I began to think about how traumatizing college can be. Here are my thoughts. This is the soroiTEA
Stop Focusing On Negative Emotions | Steven Furtick - https://youtu.be/2_W9GfQrQ2A How To Handle Disappointment | Pastor Steven Furtick - https://youtu.be/hBiiLqPP4VA send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on instagram or send me a message on the main podcast page. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) | |||
| my social media sabbatical... why I took it & what I learned | 12 Aug 2021 | 01:22:08 | |
hi friends! From January 1, 2021- May 15, 2021, I was radio silent on social media. Simply put, I was over it… I felt like my posts lacked purpose and I began to get frustrated on why I even cared. So I took time to reset and figure out what I wanted to do differently to make me feel better. First I had to take a step back and think about why I was unhappy with my social media and ultimately I chose to give it God! This episode is all about me choosing my purpose over potential because I have the potential to do many things in media and on social media but chasing a calling not designated for me won’t have Gods blessing on it. Trusting God In Uncertainty - Stephanie Ike- https://youtu.be/J7E4fOEtJ3I I'M TOO ANOINTED TO BE IDLE | "PURPOSE" A WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY | DR. DHARIUS DANIELS - https://youtu.be/ogEIsELdokQ I Don't Think I'm Ready For This | Holly Furtick | Elevation Church - https://youtu.be/1df8UJs1MGU send me a message If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on instagram or send me a message on the main podcast page. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It really helps :) | |||
| doubt, fear and depression= my MCAT experience | 17 Jul 2021 | ||
Let’s face it. I was more than scared to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), I was terrified. Fear, crippled me with doubt, anxiety and insecurity, placing me in a God-allowed crisis. Was I going to give up? Or let God manifest His glory in ways yet unseen by me allowing Him to become more real to me? It wasn’t a straight or easy road. There were to be many sacrifices, a season of isolation, and several deep dives into the insecurities of my past and present. These are all the many factors that would lend to my success. KINGDOM KEYS Sustain (song) - Transformation Church Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship Holly Furtick I Don't Think I'm Ready for This - https://youtu.be/1df8UJs1MGU The Foundation for Favor - https://youtu.be/cx6pbUHUOPI Running on Empty - https://youtu.be/vkUIdN5f9Fw Steven Furtick Reverse Your Worry | Gamechanger - https://youtu.be/yIrjgi2JJ3Y Taking Control of Your Mind - https://youtu.be/SoTlFJh_6NE Tired on the Inside - https://youtu.be/CZk90baM79o Thought Bubbles- https://youtu.be/aY6-_LZ2v20 Sarah Jakes Roberts Girl, Get Up - https://youtu.be/k3k8VEN13a0 Everything Must Go - https://youtu.be/wYIghuFEo5Q Tightrope - https://youtu.be/FgFc3sZYwj4 Make Up Your Mind - https://youtu.be/zB2OG4ZRLVI Hey You- The Cost of Courage - https://youtu.be/lgHPu5-pjTo Reset for the Revolution - https://youtu.be/fZsH61EuKE0 Dharius Daniels Bounceback SZN - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGR0t_gzQYLnfQN4s3pg0XkwZRkFJnP4 Get out of your way I'm Too Smart for This - https://youtu.be/5fUQPZw0SKc 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. | |||
| THE INTRODUCTION | 20 Jun 2021 | 00:01:11 | |
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| my villain origin story | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:50:23 | |
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 | |||
| How to Trust God in Hard Times: Overcoming Disappointment | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:45:09 | |
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
“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.
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 | |||
| Death to My Soft Life Era (the power or problem is in the routine) | 31 Mar 2024 | 00:47:37 | |
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
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.
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| grieving the life I planned | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:34:22 | |
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. shownotes timestamps 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! 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 the link below! | |||
| resilient dreamer! navigating delays, denials, and the beautiful chaos of progress | 28 Jan 2024 | 00:42:05 | |
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! 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 :) | |||
| properly managing sunset (transition) seasons | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:44:32 | |
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 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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