In this empowering episode of "Do I Really Hate Men," host Ang sits down with Nevine Coutry, a resilient single mom who transitioned from running a marketing agency to founding Play Date—the UK's first dating app exclusively for single parents. Nevine shares her inspiring journey through divorce, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, highlighting the unique challenges single parents face in dating, balancing work, and parenting. She explains how Play Date was born out of her own struggles to find meaningful connections that understand the complexities of single parenting, including childcare support integrated into the app. This heartfelt conversation offers practical insights and encouragement for single parents navigating new beginnings, self-care, and finding love and community on their own terms. (00:00) Introduction and Welcome

(00:57) Introducing Nevine

(01:59) Challenges of Single Parenthood

(02:33) Creating PlayDate: The Inspiration

(04:01) Navigating Dating as a Single Parent

(13:16) Developing the PlayDate App

(19:13) Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength

(21:55) The Unyielding Strength of Single Parents

(23:27) Navigating Technical Challenges in App Development

(25:32) Fundraising and Emotional Resilience

(28:44) Global Aspirations for the App

(34:30) Comprehensive Support for Single Parents

(39:09) Final Words of Advice

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Life doesn't end at divorce; single parents can emerge stronger and create fulfilling lives.

Single parents face unique dating challenges such as childcare logistics, financial stress, and the need for understanding partners.

Building a business around personal challenges can be a powerful and meaningful path to both healing and helping others.

Emotional resilience and community support are vital in navigating single parenthood and dating post-divorce.

BEST MOMENTS

"Play Date is not just about romance; it's about building a community of people who truly understand you as a single parent."

"Having gone through a difficult divorce makes other challenges easier to handle—once you've survived that, you realize you're stronger."

"Single parents don't have a choice but to be strong because they have children depending on them."

"Kids are a lot more resilient and stronger than we think; divorce may be tough, but it can lead to a healthier, happier home."

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Do I Really Hate Men?

Interesting question and one I have asked myself many times. This is not an 'I hate men' podcast neither is it just an account of my divorce and the many awful events leading up to and during it. This podcast is a safe space to delve into what happens when relationships end, it provides guidance on how to carry on being a functioning adult and/or Single Mum when you feel broken inside.

This podcast provides hope sprinkled with humour, at times its emotional at times inspiring and at times sad. I have a message to share with women around the world, come join me and your global sisters for a weekly dose of Superhero Mum inspiration and stories.

My mission - to help women and mothers globally to recover from relationship pain, lead meaningful happy lives and inspire their children to succeed.

NOTE – I need you to know that I don't hate men! It's important that you know there are many great men out there. Many fantastic fathers and single fathers trying hard to do a great job. I know little about the struggles of single fathers; however, I presume they are numerous common issues we share with these amazing men who strive to do the right thing by their children.