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The Pickup Line

The Pickup Line

Written by: 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.

© 2026 The Pickup Line
Parenting Relationships
Episodes
  • How To Avoid Girls Trip Drama | Getting Out of Mom Mode, Traveling With Friends & Making Memories
    Jun 3 2026

    Summer is here and it's time to finally stop putting yourself last!

    This week Mauri and Dina are getting into rooftops in Atlanta, girls trips, spontaneous plans, and all the things we keep putting off because life got in the way.

    They get into the empty nesting experience, what it actually feels like when your college kid comes home and suddenly you are roommates, how to plan a girls trip with friends who actually have their act together, why the best memories are never the ones you over-planned, and why getting out of mom mode is not a luxury it is something you owe yourself.

    ⏱ TIMESTAMPS
    00:02:15 Being an empty nester when your college kid comes home for summer
    00:02:40 Why parents actually worry more when their kids are home than at college
    00:03:43 When your daughter becomes more like a roommate than a child
    00:04:29 Planning a girls trip
    00:15:23 How our nights out in our 20s looked versus now
    00:15:31 Memories of Clubs in Atlanta
    00:17:01 Why rooftop days in summer are the move
    00:18:14 Atlanta nightlife staples — Magic City, Johnny's Hideaway & what the city used to be
    00:19:12 True girl code
    00:19:37 Give fake names at the club
    00:26:15 How to travel with friends without the drama
    00:27:07 Why girls trips matter more as you get older
    00:27:36 What happens on the trip stays on the trip
    00:28:09 Solo travel are you ready for it or not quite there yet
    00:34:22 Making summer intentional by taking little trips, rooftops, and getting out of your routine
    00:35:14 The best memories are made on a whim
    00:35:34 Why women always ask each other what they're wearing

    🎙️ 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

    #girlfriend #dating #singlemom #atlanta #emptynester #womenempowerment #momlife #summertravel #liveyourlife #atlnightlife #thingstodo

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    35 mins
  • What Happens When You Don't Know Yourself Before Getting Into a Relationship
    May 28 2026

    Why do you keep ending up in situationships? Why does it feel like you are running out of time?

    This week Mauri goes solo to answer the questions about dating, standards, knowing yourself, money and power in relationships, and why being in your 30s without a ring or a baby does not mean you are behind.

    🎙️ 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

    #situationship #datingadvice #knowyourworth #blackwomenpodcast #selfworth #womenempowerment #datingstandards #financialindependence #relationshipadvice #youdeservebetter #datinginyour20s #datinginyour30s #podcastforwomen #singleandthriving

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    26 mins
  • Your Kids Need to Feel Safe at Both Houses | Co-Parenting Standards & Dad's Responsibilities
    May 20 2026

    #singlemotherhood #podcast #coparenting

    When your children are moving between two homes, your job as a parent does not pause at the door. The security, consistency, and standards have to travel with them.

    We are talking about what it means to make sure your children feel genuinely welcomed and safe whether they are with mom or with dad, the shared responsibilities that both parents have to honor, and some of the questions people argue about in private but never address directly.

    This episode is for every co-parent who wants to do this the right way, for the sake of the children caught in the middle.

    ⏱ TIMESTAMPS
    00:00:04 You cannot let up on the security of your children ever
    00:00:08 Should you send your kids with clothes to the other parent's house?
    00:04:17 Should a dad have more than one bedroom when his kids are with him?
    00:05:07 More moms are losing their children to dads
    00:06:44 Kids should feel welcomed and at home in both households
    00:08:08 Shared responsibilities as a co-parent what both sides owe the children
    00:11:50 You cannot let up on your children's security
    00:16:13 At what age should children stop sleeping in the bed with their parents?
    00:17:18 How children can shift the attention dynamic in a relationship
    00:18:44 Ways to soothe your child and build healthy sleep habits

    🎙️ 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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    24 mins
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