Candidly Single Mom

Candidly Single Mom

Raising kids is not an easy task, but raising them as a single parent might seem to be an impossible feat! Join Jeneen, the Single Parent Solutionist, as she gives a behind-the-scenes peek at her journey of single parenthood through candid talks with other single parents, and those who have been raised in single-parent households. If you're a single mother, single father, or just someone who wants to support them, then this show is for you!

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September 22, 2025 43 mins

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In this episode of Candidly Single Mom, host Jeneen welcomes her brother Damon to discuss his journey as a single father, particularly in navigating the challenges of raising children with special needs. They explore the emotional and logistical difficulties of single parenthood, the importance of support systems, and the complexities of co-parenting and the court system. Damon shares his experiences, in...

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In this episode of Candidly Single Mom, Jeneen Walker shares her personal journey as a single parent, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs she has faced over the years. She discusses the importance of building a support system, navigating the complexities of co-parenting, and the emotional healing that comes with the territory. Jeneen emphasizes the need for effective communication and managing expectati...

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In this episode, Jeneen Walker shares her personal journey through single parenthood, discussing the emotional challenges and the strength she found in faith and community. She reflects on the decision to leave her marriage, the importance of valuing oneself, and the difficulties of co-parenting. Jeneen emphasizes the significance of building a supportive community, healing through prayer, and creating a...

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In this episode, Jeneen Walker explores the complexities of single parenthood, focusing on the themes of hyper independence, the struggle to ask for help, and the underlying feelings of safety and community. She reflects on her personal experiences and the societal expectations placed on single mothers, particularly within the context of being a strong black woman. Jeneen shares her journey of navigating life...

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In this episode, Jeneen Walker shares her candid journey through single parenthood, detailing her decision to divorce after years of emotional turmoil. She reflects on the challenges of raising children alone, the importance of faith in her healing process, and the lessons learned along the way. Jeneen emphasizes the need for community support among single parents and encourages listeners to trust in the...

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In this episode of Candidly Single Mom, Jeneen Walker shares her personal journey through single parenthood, detailing her experiences with marriage, divorce, and the challenges of raising children alone. She reflects on the expectations she had for her marriage, the red flags she ignored, and the lessons learned throughout her journey. Jeneen emphasizes the importance of healing, self-worth, and faith i...

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March 19, 2025 29 mins

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In this episode, Jeneen Walker shares her journey as a single mom, discussing the challenges she faced, the importance of community support, and her passion for advocating for single parents. She reflects on her experiences, the stigma surrounding single parenthood, and the resilience required to navigate this journey. Jeneen encourages listeners to embrace their struggles, find strength in community, an...

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In part two of this episode, I am continuing the conversation with Dr. Patrice Martin, a mother of 3, who shares her journey of being a single mom twice over.

Her journey is one that I like to think is unique, having been married twice, with one marriage ending in divorce and the second marriage, unfortunately, ending as a result of the passing of her husband.   

Dr. Patrice talks about feeling as ...

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March 19, 2022 22 mins

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In part one of this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Patrice Martin, a mother of 3, who shares her journey of being a single mom twice over.

We discussed her thoughts on the perception of a single mom, and some of her specific challenges in raising her now-adult sons, to now raising her 5-year-old daughter.   Her journey of single parenthood is a unique one and her overall outlook of where s...

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February 26, 2022 32 mins

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 In this episode, I continued the conversation with one of my good friends Lateria as she shares more of what life looks like for her as a single mother and how she's navigated helping her daughters deal with not having a father actively present in their lives.

I consider Lateria to be one of my friends who has a lot of wisdom and I loved how she was able to look over her life and share the wisdom tha...

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February 19, 2022 31 mins

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I was so excited that my childhood friend Lateria agreed to come on the show and talk about her journey as a single mom.  In this episode, Lateria shares her journey of single motherhood at the young age of 18, her thoughts on being called a single mom, and some of the struggles/challenges that she went through. 

I consider Lateria to be one of my friends who has a lot of wisdom and I loved how she was abl...

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February 12, 2022 52 mins

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Akeema Roberson, a mother of 3, who not only shared her journey to being a single mom as a result of divorce but also some of the challenges that she faces.

I love her overall outlook and dedication to getting to know God and herself again on this single-parent journey. I would like to hear your thoughts, so make sure to comment as you listen!

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February 5, 2022 17 mins

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In this episode, I discuss the title of single mom as a label.  It seems that there are negative perceptions about single moms as it relates to their socio-economic status, their children, and even their willingness to work.

I posed the question to single moms, whether they like being called a single mom or not.  I would like to hear your thoughts, so make sure to comment as you listen!

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July 21, 2021 69 mins

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As we wrap up our series Dating As A Single Parent, I spoke with Onisha Goldsmith who shared her story on being a single parent to now married with 4 children. She was very transparent and open about sharing her journey.

Onisha is a  designer, stylist, and image consultant.  She is also a co-founder alongside her husband of Commissioned Ministry, Business & Arts, and A School of Ministry.  You can conne...

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July 14, 2021 64 mins

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I had a great opportunity to speak with one of my good friends Melissa Agosto on dating as a single parent.  Melissa, who became a single parent in her 20's,  provided a lot of wisdom not only by sharing her story and lessons learned when she was a single parent but also by considering questions we need to ask ourselves when considering marriage. 

In the previous episode, I mentioned the book "Dat...

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June 30, 2021 72 mins

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We are continuing the conversation on dating as a single parent,  with one of my good friends Kimberly Stevens.  I love her story of how she started dating her now-husband.  She shares her personal experience in preparing herself to date and discusses some of the challenges she faced when dating someone who did not have any children.

In the previous episode, I mentioned the book "Dating and the Single ...

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June 23, 2021 29 mins

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In our first episode in this series focusing on dating as a single parent, I share some of my own personal experience in preparing myself to date and lessons that I have learned during this process.

There are special considerations that single parents have to be aware of when opening themselves up to date, especially being honest with the reasons why they want to start dating.  I realize that my experience ...

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As we are coming to a close with our series interviewing guests who have grown up in single-parent homes, I wanted to get a "female" perspective on growing up in a single-parent home.  In this episode, I am speaking with Natasha Cozart, who not only grew up in a single mom home but is also an amazing single mom to 6 wonderful kids.  Natasha's perspective on her childhood was different from what I have...

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We are continuing our series by interviewing guests who have grown up in single-parent homes.  In episode 3, I thought it would be fun to interview my son Isaiah, who is now 15 years old but has been in a single-parent home (with me of course) since he was in kindergarten.

It was interesting to hear not only his thoughts but also his feelings on what it is like being in the home with me as the only parent....

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We are continuing our series interviewing guests who have grown up in single-parent homes.  In episode 2, we are speaking with Levi Harrell, who as the second oldest of 4 kids, was raised in a single-mother household.  Levi reflects on how he was affected as a child, his current thoughts on meeting and relating to his father, and how all of this has shaped his life choices as an adult.

Levi Harrell is a pas...

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