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A Work in Progress: My Personal and Professional Development Diary

Brelynn Hunt

Navigating adulthood and adversity with transparency and vulnerability, here we highlight progress over perfection through my personal and professional development diary. Each episode I 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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  • S2 · E6
    Oct 30, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min

    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

  • S2 · E5
    Oct 27, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    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

  • S2 · E4
    Oct 24, 2024 · 50 min

    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

  • S1 · E23
    Jun 7, 2023 · 28 min

    STOP Projecting your insecurities onto other people

    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 :)

  • S1 · E22
    Apr 16, 2023 · 26 min

    remember when you prayed for what you have now

    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 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 :)

  • S1 · E16
    Jul 17, 2022 · 56 min

    BIG FAT LOSER!

    Spilling the Miss Maryland 2022 Competition Tea

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