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. 4d ago

    Honoring Dolly & Hayden, Jordyn Woods’ Wedding, Halle Berry Is Engaged + More

    Welcome to Mauri's personal Hot Takes segment!  We lost Dolly Parton this week. A woman who touched so many lives, built a legacy that crosses every boundary, and showed us what it means to give back. Mauri's celebrating her life and legacy.  Then she's diving into the women who are still here and winning. Jordyn Woods had a gorgeous wedding and yes, everyone's talking about Kylie Jenner being there. Halle Berry is engaged. Women are reclaiming their narratives and their lives and Mauri talks all about it! If there's any topics you'd like on next weeks show leave them in the comments below!  ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:50 Honoring Dolly Parton 00:01:40 Dolly's legacy and impact 00:02:30 Jordyn Woods' wedding  00:03:00 Kylie Jenner comparison narrative 00:03:30 Why we put women against each other 00:05:00 Honoring Hayden Panettiere  00:08:00 Women getting their trauma off their chest 00:10:00 Halle Berry is engaged 00:11:30 Women taking back their power 00:13:00 Serena Williams coming back to tennis 00:19:00 What really matters vs the noise as a woman 🎙️ 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

  2. Aug 13

    How Maria Taylor is Building Her Legacy

    Maria Taylor hosted the Super Bowl pre-game show. She's interviewed NBA and NFL legends. She's covered the Olympics. She's built a career that most people only dream about.   She sat down with our host Mauri Goans to talk talking about how she's building her legacy while raising her son Roman, managing mom guilt, and figuring out what comes next.   From her "princess mode" philosophy (yes, that's a real thing) to why she gave her son her last name, to packing for the Olympics with a toddler. Maria opens up about the real cost of ambition, what it means to be the only woman in male-dominated spaces, and why being present with your kids is just as important as career dominance.   This is the conversation about what happens when you refuse to choose between career and motherhood. It's important for women to demand respect just by walking in a room. When you're not apologizing  for any of it. #talkshow #mompodcast #motherhood #careeradvice #nbcsports #mariataylor #momguilt #workingmom #momlife    TIMESTAMPS:  1:55 — Skills from Playing Volleyball & Basketball 2:22 — Shooter's Mentality & Resilience 3:08 — Looking Back at the Coach Moment 3:48 — Interviewing Legends (They're Just People Too) 5:01 — Being the Only Woman in Sports 6:02 — How You Walk Into a Room 6:32 — The HBCU Dream & Oprah Goals 7:00 — Media Mogul & Building an Enterprise 7:38 — What's Next? (Late Night Show) 8:10 — Whatever Doesn't Exist Yet 8:20 — Introducing Roman 9:48 — Maria Taylor Keeping Her Legacy & Father's Name 10:26 — Maria Taylors Career Journey Recap 13:03 — Sometimes Silence Speaks Volumes 14:54 — Career Moments & Pivots 18:19 — Speaking Her Mind on Camera 19:45 — Support Systems Matter 20:54 — Finding Time to Be Happy 21:58 — Biggest Goals Going Forward 23:51 — Most Important Thing in Career 25:13 — Going Through IVF 26:57 — Looking at Roman (Full Circle Moment) 28:03 — Sacrificing & Career Decisions 31:26 — Honest Conversations About Motherhood 32:30 — Packing Strategy 36:07 — Travel Medicine Kit When Traveling With Kids 39:25 — Mom Guilt 40:00 — Support System & Nannies 🎙️ 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

  3. Aug 5

    Your Village Isn't Always Your Family And That's Okay

    When school starts, everything changes. But here's the real question: Who's actually going to be there? In this episode, Mauri and Dina get real about the difference between the family you're born with and the family you build. They talk about relocating without a support system, finding people you can trust with your kids, and recognizing when your friends have become your village. From paying a trusted friend to carpool, to having coworkers become your biggest supporters, to neighbors becoming like family this is the real talk about what it takes to survive school season as a single mom without family nearby. If you've ever felt alone, relocated without a village, or didn't know how to ask for help this one's for you. TIMESTAMPS:  1:15 — When Family Abandons You During School Season 2:45 — Why It's Different for Single Moms 5:30 — Taking Care of Somebody Else's Kids 6:45 — School Starting Early & The Chaos of Schedules 10:30 — The Logistics Nightmare: Soccer, Volleyball, School, Travel 13:45 — Meeting Another Mom Who Actually Has It Together  15:00 — Do You Trust Delegating?  19:30 — When Your Older Kid Becomes the Solution  23:15 — Paying Someone You Trust to Drive Your Kids Around 24:45 — How Do You Find Your Village If You Have No Family? 26:30 — Moving to a New City With Kids & No Support 28:00 — Coworkers Become Family (The Unexpected Village) 30:15 — Finding a Nanny & Trusting Strangers With Your Kids 32:45 — When A Nanny Doesn't Work 35:00 — Background Checks & Cameras Everywhere 37:30 — When Friends Become Family 43:30 — Building Your Mom Village 46:30 — Your Village Matters More Than You Think 🎙️ 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 #singlemom #school #carpool #chosenfamily #familydynamics #villagelife

  4. Jul 29

    Why Anthony Edwards' Wife Married Him With All This

    Anthony Edwards just got married.  He was drafted at 19. He's young. He's got multiple children with different mothers. There are custody battles. There's the reality of baby mama drama that comes with all of that. And yet, she said yes. This week Mauri and Dina are talking about what it means to marry a man with this much complexity in his life. They're not judging her choice they're examining it. What made her say yes? What does she know that we don't? What is she stepping into by becoming his wife? And they talk about whether knowing all of this, she still felt like it was the right choice. Because at the end of the day, she did say yes. And that's the conversation worth having. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Anthony Edwards got married 00:01:00 Multiple children with different mothers 00:02:00 Drafted at 19 with all that money and access 00:04:00 The text messages and how he handled those situations 00:07:00 Why would she marry him knowing all this? 00:10:00 What does it mean to marry a man with this much going on? 00:14:00 The custody battles and baby mama dynamics 00:18:00 What's she stepping into? 00:22:00 Does she think she's different? 00:25:00 What other women doesn't have that she does? 00:28:00 The reality of marrying a young athlete #ThePickupLine #anthonyedwards  #marriagetalks  #babymamadrama  #athletelife  #relationships  #blackpodcast  #realtalk  🎙️ 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

  5. Jul 22

    Dating After Trauma: Are You Healing or Just Settling?

    Dating changed completely after divorce. This week we talk about what it's actually like to date as single moms. About the men who can't handle that kids come first. About standards that won't bend. About knowing for certain that you will NOT repeat your parents' mistakes. They talk about being so settled in your own life that a man isn't something you need, he's something you choose. And about why a woman who can walk away is terrifying to men. This is real talk about divorce trauma, standards, and what it takes to get a second chance with a woman who's already learned the hard way. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:03:00 What are your dating turnoffs now? 00:03:30 Since being divorced everything changed 00:04:00 The things that irritate me with dating now 00:04:30 Dating without kids vs dating as a single mom 00:05:00 What's a complete turnoff? 00:06:00 Single parent households and bringing someone new in 00:07:00 Red flags I used to accept 00:08:00 Boundaries that have changed 00:13:00 Dating older vs. younger men  00:14:00 What changed in your standards? 00:15:00 You either accept the whole package or you don't 00:16:00 Men wondering where they fit in 00:17:00 Dating is terrifying for men now 00:18:00 A woman who can walk away is scary 00:19:00 Women who have settled are intimidating to date 00:20:00 You don't need him, you're choosing him 00:21:00 Taking chances on love later in life 00:22:00 Companionship vs marriage 00:23:00 Does it have to be marriage? 00:26:00 It will take a special type of person to marry 00:28:00 The divorce trauma that shapes everything 00:29:00 Being a child of divorce 00:33:00 The jewelry box of engagements 00:34:00 I won't marry you unless I'm 100% sure 00:35:00 So many people get married unsure #ThePickupLine #datingafterdivorce  #singlemom  #dating #datingtalk #relationships  #setboundariesfindpeace  #dontsettle #realtalk  #divorce  🎙️ 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

  6. Jul 16

    I'm Your Mother, Not Your Friend | The Hard Parenting Choices & What Kids Need Most

    What happens when a mom sits down with her adult daughter and they're finally honest? This week Mauri interviews Mariah Rose and the conversation goes places that matter.  They talk about the parenting choices that felt harsh at the time but make sense now, the childhood memories that shaped Mariah, the concerts they went to, the music that spoke to her, the dolls that looked like her, the media that showed her women who looked like her being powerful. And they talk about the complicated journey from "I didn't like you in high school" to understanding your mother. To seeing what she was doing. To respecting the hard choices she made because you turned out right anyway. This is the conversation that happens when a mother has done the work to raise a daughter who respects herself. And a daughter who can look back and say thank you. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 A mom and daughter interview  00:00:43 Mariah's journey and why Mauri is proud 00:01:00 What Mauri was trying to do as a mother 00:02:00 How Mauri's parenting philosophy shaped Mariah's foundation 00:03:15 Mariah looking back and understanding her mother's choices 00:04:00 The strict mom vs the cool mom debate 00:05:00 Growing up and realizing your parent was right 00:06:30 Representation in media and what it meant to watch it 00:07:45 Beyonce, the Princess and the Frog, seeing yourself on screen 00:11:30 Childhood memories that shaped who Mariah became 00:12:45 The power of having a mother who believed in you 00:14:00 The specific lesson: make your own money, know your own worth 00:16:30 Independence as freedom 00:18:00 The things mothers get wrong and how kids turn out anyway 00:19:15 Forgiveness and understanding between mother and daughter 00:20:30 Looking back with gratitude instead of resentment 00:21:45 What Mauri wants other mothers to know 00:23:00 What Mariah wants other daughters to understand about their mothers #ThePickupLine #motherdaughter  #parentingtalks  #blackmothers  #familyconversation  #generationalwisdom  #realtalk  #blackpodcast  #raisingdaughters  #motherhood  #growingup  🎙️ 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

  7. Jul 8

    I'm Not Giving Up My Life for Your Insecurity | Modern Marriage, Monogamy & More

    Let's be clear: your marriage is not supposed to kill you slowly. This week we're saying the quiet part out loud. Women over 40 are done asking for permission to have a life. Done shrinking themselves to make their husbands comfortable. Done pretending that being in love means disappearing. We're talking about the shift that happens when you realize you have a limited amount of time left on this earth. We also talk about redefining marriage entirely. About what monogamy actually looks like when you're both secure. And about why women in their 40s are finally done with the performance. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:43 The things that happen after 40 00:02:00 Hawks as a metaphor for relationships 00:02:17 Monogamy doesn't mean losing yourself 00:04:47 Different relationship styles and the judgment around them 00:06:16 Marriage counselor advice that changed everything 00:08:03 The Huxtables fantasy we grew up wanting 00:08:22 Women in menopause are different 00:09:00 Girl time fills your cup and that shouldn't threaten him 00:09:25 Why your man needs time with his friends too 00:10:21 The limited summers argument  00:11:09 Stop focusing on what ifs and start living 00:12:00 Relationships change as you get older 00:13:01 You fall in love again with your partner OR with yourself 00:14:04 Women over 40 don't have time for insecurity 00:15:07 Reciprocation is non-negotiable 00:19:58 This show is a safe space we're not male bashing 00:20:29 Choose wisely who gets your friendship and energy 00:21:45 Real friends pick up where you left off 00:23:27 Not all friend groups need to click together 00:25:05 It's more than okay to have a life outside your marriage 00:25:20 In a marriage you still have outside relationships #marriage #womenover40 #marriagetruths  #setboundaries  #womenempowerment  #relationshiptalk  #healingjourney  🎙️ 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

  8. Jul 1

    Your Kids Are a Mirror of Your Trauma

    Your kids are watching everything you do. And when they get old enough, they're going to tell you exactly what they saw. This week we're having a real conversation about generational trauma, passive-aggressive parenting, and what happens when your kids become mirrors that talk back. Because once they hit adulthood, they're not going to let things slide anymore. They're going to call you out. We also get into forgiveness forgiving your own parents, even when they weren't there, even when they didn't do it right. Because holding onto that anger doesn't change what happened. It just keeps you trapped in the same patterns. This is the conversation about breaking cycles, apologizing when you're wrong, listening when it's hard, and building a different kind of family legacy. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:17 Kids reflecting what they see in their parents 00:00:43 Parents aren't perfect and you will make mistakes 00:01:20 Kids calling out passive-aggressive behavior 00:02:14 Learning to listen without interrupting or defending 00:03:02 Realizing how your actions have affected your kids 00:03:45 The challenge of teaching boys how to be men as a single mom 00:06:16 Understanding your parents' limitations 00:08:37 Having to apologize to your kids 00:10:31 Learning to listen to the full story before responding 00:11:34 Understanding why your kids feel hurt 00:14:04 Realizing more ways you've hurt them as they get older 00:14:38 Kids are unfiltered mirrors of who you are 00:15:00 You can't erase trauma but you can explain and do better 00:15:45 Teaching kids to communicate when something bothers them 00:16:00 Kids calling you out when you're wrong 00:16:50 The importance of not harboring bitterness 00:17:00 Forgiveness and how it affects your life 00:18:02 Generational trauma and breaking the cycle 00:20:18 Communication and intention with your kids 00:21:45 How to handle conflict between siblings 00:23:27 Respecting the father of your children even when relationship ended 00:23:56 Setting boundaries 00:25:34 Too much information can be detrimental to how they see their parents 00:26:05 Protecting your kids from adult information #thepickupline  #parentingtruths  #generationaltrauma  #passiveaggressive  #breakingcycles  #parentingadults  #mentalhealth  #familydynamics  #healing  🎙️ 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

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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
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Pickup Line
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    The Pickup Line

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