The Pickup Line

Gloria Jean Inc
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Real talk from the carpool to the crib — a podcast about single motherhood, Black womanhood, and everything in between.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Real Financial Weight of Single Motherhood

    #singlemom  #childsupport  #financialreality #singleparenting #momlife  #coparenting  Child support is not a salary. It was never meant to be. And for most single mothers, it barely scratches the surface of what it actually costs to raise a child alone. This week we are having the financial conversation that single parents need to hear. What it really means to be the primary provider emotionally, practically, and financially when the other parent's contribution is the legal minimum and the rest falls entirely on you.  This is not a pity conversation but one for the woman who are tired, still standing, and still building. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:11 Child support has never made anyone rich  00:00:34 Child support as the secondary parent is the bare minimum of your responsibility 00:02:58 There are no stipulations on what good parenting looks like 00:04:18 Dating someone who has a child and understanding what that dynamic requires 00:07:03 Why a new girlfriend sometimes needs to take a step back when it comes to the mother of her partner's children 00:10:56 The real frustration of carrying the full financial and emotional load as a single mom 00:14:09 Scheduling your entire life around your kids  00:15:29 Child support has never made anyone rich  00:22:11 It is okay to be a mother who loves her work that does not make you less present 00:22:41 Delegating as a mother is not giving up 00:23:11 A mother can absolutely rebuild and still follow her career and her dreams 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    25 min

  2. MAY 6

    Divorce Doesn't Have to Break You | Co-Parenting, Rebuilding & Dating Post Divorce with Jamilla S.

    #motherhood #coparenting #datingafterdivorce  #singlemoms #divorcerecovery Divorce is one thing. Figuring out who you are on the other side of it is a whole different journey. This week our host Mauri sits down with guest Jamilla for a conversation that is honest, layered, and long overdue. They are talking about what it really takes to raise children after a marriage ends, how to build a co-parenting relationship that actually works for the kids, and what it means to find yourself again after years of pouring everything into a marriage and a family. If you are going through a divorce, freshly out of one, or still rebuilding years later pull up and listen. You are not starting over. You are starting from experience. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:03:16 Raising kids after divorce & what that actually looks like day to day 00:03:46 Kids always know their parent's moods because they are paying attention 00:06:24 Co-parenting after divorce 00:08:30 Remaining a family even after divorce 00:13:32 Co-parenting schedules: how to structure it and stick to it 00:15:59 Moving on after a divorce and giving yourself permission to do so 00:16:25 Knowing who is around your children at all times 00:16:52 The deal breakers that led to the divorce 00:18:12 Loving someone will not change them 00:21:15 Finding yourself after divorce as a woman 00:25:55 Losing yourself to motherhood 00:27:55 Setting boundaries after a divorce 00:32:23 Rebuilding the life you created  00:34:33 Dating after divorce 00:47:36 As a side chick you will never win 00:49:29 Trusting your intuition when dating after divorce 00:54:02 Secrets allow abuse — why transparency in relationships protects you 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    58 min

  3. APR 29

    Abusers Come In All Different Shades | What Black Women Need to Know About Domestic Violence

    #podcast #domesticviolenceawareness #datingadvice  ⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, murder-suicide, and violence against women. Please listen with care. This week we are sitting down for one of the most important conversations we have had on this show. Because what is happening to women and specifically to Black women right now cannot be ignored, minimized, or talked around anymore. We are not here to judge. We are here to talk about it honestly the red flags, the different faces of abuse, why abusers do not change and what it means to protect yourself and your children when a relationship becomes dangerous. We are also honoring the stories of women we have lost and asking the hard question: what would it have taken for someone to intervene sooner? This conversation is for the woman in it. The woman who just got out. The mother trying to protect her children. And every woman who loves someone she is worried about. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:04 Violence against women and children is at a crisis point right now 00:00:08 Why DV victims don't receive help until a line has already been crossed 00:00:15 Pay attention to the red flags & what to look for 00:00:23 Why women stay  00:00:28 Understanding the many different forms abuse takes 00:00:32 Abusers do not change  00:02:17 Murder-suicide — what it is and why it is an act of cowardice 00:03:53 The Essence article: violence against Black women has no justification 00:05:21 Men should walk away before it ever reaches this point 00:05:30 The Laci Peterson case and what it still teaches us today 00:05:42 Violence against women and children is not slowing down 00:07:00 DV victims are often not helped until it is already too late 00:07:46 The system's failure — why help doesn't come when it should 00:09:12 Recognizing red flags before it escalates 00:09:53 Mothers protecting their children from abusive fathers 00:10:32 Abuse in any form is never acceptable 00:12:05 Women stay because they don't believe they have a way out 00:13:53 We are living in a country that does not value women enough 00:16:53 Do not allow a man to come between you and your relationship with your child 00:18:18 The many faces of abuse — not all of it is physical 00:19:33 It is okay to keep your children away from dangerous situations 00:22:20 The Ashley Janea murder  00:25:35 You cannot force someone to leave a DV situation but you can stay close 00:26:42 The Dr. Cerina Fairfax murder-suicide honoring her story 🆘 IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also text START to 88788. You are not alone and there is a way out. 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    29 min

  4. APR 22

    Before You Fall for an Athlete, Watch This | WAG Life, Motherhood & Moving Forward

    #nbalifestyle  #dating #datingadviceforwomen #singlemoms #startingover   #coparenting  The glam. The courtside seats. The lifestyle you see on television. That is not the whole story. This week we have our very own Mauri Goans sitting down to share and inform ladies on the lifestyle of a WAG and the difference you see living it versus what you see on television!  ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:17 Let the man chase you don't chase him! 00:00:10 You don't want someone who is for everybody 00:01:03 Once a man reaches a certain level of money and status they all become the same 00:01:19 Women who date athletes. What that world actually looks like 00:01:23 How do you even meet athletes? 00:02:27 The real downsides of dating an athlete 00:03:21 Mothers and wives associations of the NBA 00:04:41 Dealing with infidelity as a WAG 00:06:56 Taking a back seat to the ego of an athlete 00:07:30 Don't believe everything you see on social media 00:08:01 How to date a man. The standard every woman should know 00:10:27 A woman should always have her own before a man enters the picture 00:11:11 You don't want someone who is for everybody 00:13:15 Women should not be jealous of one another 00:14:22 Dealing with groupies as a WAG 00:17:02 Athletes are hoes 00:18:22 Dealing with the athlete's family 00:21:56 Having kids with an athlete and raising them 00:23:39 Baby moms and dads need to figure out how to get along for the kids 00:25:36 Maintaining a friendship after the relationship ends 00:27:34 Your choices as a parent affect your children 00:27:45 Stay at home moms is it still realistic? ❤️ IF THIS RESONATED Like this video and leave a comment! We want to hear your story too. Subscribe and share this with a woman who needs to hear that she is not alone. 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    32 min

  5. APR 15

    Letting Go & Raising Adults | The College Conversation Every Black Parent Needs to Hear

    #mompodcast  #collegelife  #blackparenting  #hbcu  #momlife #mother  #blackpodcast  You did everything right. You raised them, guided them, prayed over them. And now it's time to drop them off at college and drive away. So why does it feel like the hardest thing you've ever done? This week we're sitting down and getting honest about what sending your child to college really looks like the pride, the fear, the boundaries, and the moments nobody prepares you for. We're talking HBCUs versus PWIs, whether you should even give your child the choice, what college looked like for us versus what it looks like now, and how to stay present in their lives without overstepping. If you have a college-aged child, a kid heading there soon, or you're still processing your own college experience this one is for you. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:02:12 Applying to college, where do you even start? 00:03:19 Should you give your kids the choice to go to college or not? 00:05:36 Only the strong survive Atlanta 00:06:55 Graduating college pregnant 00:07:28 College is a way out for a lot of children 00:08:02 Why college is so much harder now with social media 00:10:14 Getting a job while in college 00:15:07 Traveling back to your hometown with your college friends 00:15:28 How the college experience has changed for kids in the 2000s 00:16:09 Would you have your child's first drink with them before they go off into the world? 00:20:46 Being a parent who is open about anything your child wants to explore 00:22:21 What would you do differently in college? 00:24:50 Making lifelong friendships in college 00:28:35 Self-defense essentials every college student should have 00:29:44 How to give yourself peace of mind as a parent sending your child off 00:35:11 Not overstepping boundaries with your kids as they become young adults 00:36:37 Dropping your kid off at college why it hits so hard? 00:42:16 HBCU vs. PWI which one and why? 00:44:16 How HBCUs build community for Black students 00:45:44 Letting your college kids date freely without being tied down 00:46:18 Is high school too young to be in a serious relationship? ❤️ IF THIS RESONATED Like this video, leave a comment with your college experience or what you're feeling as a parent right now we read every single one! Subscribe and pass this episode along to a mom who needs it. 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    49 min

  6. APR 8

    Are You a Sellout for Dating Outside Your Race?

    #interracialdating #raceinamerica #dating  #datingadvice  #realtalk  #mompodcast  Race. Identity. Love. And all the stuff people are scared to say out loud. 🤎 This week we're going there and we are NOT holding back. We're talking about what it really means to grow up biracial, whether dating outside your race makes you a sellout, why white families cut their own kids off for marrying a Black man, and why racism will never fully make sense to them because they didn't grow up with it. If you've ever been in an interracial relationship, raised biracial kids, or just sat in a room where race came up and everyone got uncomfortable this episode is for you. Pour something up. It's about to get real. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:07 We'll never fully understand racism because we're not white 00:02:09 Growing up biracial and what that experience is really like 00:04:53 Speaking up for the Black community as a biracial person 00:10:26 Biracial relationships and how they're viewed in the Black community 00:10:40 Are you a sellout for marrying outside of your race? 00:12:16 Exposing your kids to different cultures 00:13:25 White family cutting their child off for marrying a Black man 00:14:02 Can we ever truly understand racism if we didn't live it? 00:14:32 Racism is a learned behavior 00:17:33 Why white people don't have to teach their kids about racism 00:21:45 Every girl needs a best Black friend 00:26:21 Erica Kirk and Druski skit 00:35:04 Dating outside your race 00:38:23 Don't be in a demographic where you're not wanted ❤️ IF THIS HIT HOME Like this video, drop your thoughts in the comments we read them all! Subscribe and share this with someone who needs to hear this conversation today. 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    44 min

  7. APR 1

    They Didn't Tell Me THIS About Having a Baby | Mom Talk, Birth, PPD & Raising Kids After Divorce

    Motherhood is beautiful. And it is A LOT. Two things can be true at once.  In this episode, we're getting into ALL of it. From epidurals and long labors to postpartum depression, robot babysitters, and navigating your ex's new family... we said what we said. Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, raising kids solo, or co-parenting in complicated situations this one is for YOU. Pull up, grab something to drink, and let's talk about it. TIMESTAMPS 00:01:03 How having babies has changed over the years 00:02:55 Would you get an epidural for birth? 00:04:47 Exercise during pregnancy — what actually works 00:06:08 What would you do differently after giving birth? 00:07:16 How other countries celebrate birth differently than the US 00:07:54 Vaccines & natural remedies for babies 00:08:55 Long labors — our stories 00:11:13 Loving motherhood but hating pregnancy 00:13:53 How your first child responds to the new baby 00:18:25 Giving the first sibling responsibilities so they understand the newborn is here to stay 00:22:23 Immunizations for babies 00:23:17 Would you let a robot babysit your baby? 00:24:57 Houston spring break 00:27:25 Relationships between ex-spouses' new kids — how does that work? 00:35:35 Does your first baby always get the most attention? (Men do the least…) 00:40:10 Mothers' responsibilities outweigh fathers' in the first few years 00:40:37 PPD — postpartum depression, let's talk about it 00:42:37 Fathers respecting their child's mother 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week! ❤️ IF THIS HIT HOME Like this video, drop a comment with your story, and subscribe it helps more moms find us. Share this with a mom who needs to hear it today.  🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1 #mompodcast  #momtalk  #singlemoms  #motherhood  #postpartumdepression  #ppd #coparenting  #blackwoman #momlife  #pregnancytalk  #newmom  #blackmotherhood

    1 hr

  8. MAR 25

    One Decision Can Change Your Child’s Life

    What happened to Jada West really puts things into perspective, and it led us into a real conversation about kids, bullying, and how things escalate. We talk about responsibility, how kids are reacting to situations now, and what we’re actually teaching them when it comes to handling conflict. We are actively praying for all parties effected by this tragedy.  🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1

    28 min
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Real talk from the carpool to the crib — a podcast about single motherhood, Black womanhood, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Gloria Jean Inc
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Pickup Line
  • Show Website
    The Pickup Line

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