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.

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

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