Free Lunch: $erved by Tron x Dawk

In this Episode Tron (@TronBonafide) & Dawk (@LoveDawk) will be joined by two BLACK Fathers who have had two very different journeys to Fatherhood. They'll both give us the ups and downs that they faced along the way which has shaped and molded them into the successful father-figures that they are today. These dads are going to keep it real and give it to you raw as they share experiences on how they dealt with their Baby Mama Drama as well as navigating blended families. Donte Palmer (@realdontepalmer) Father of 3 ,lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife Lakeisha and three sons, Isaiah, 14, Taylor, 9, and Liam, 4.  In October 2018, Donte posted a photo to instagram and unwittingly turned a routine moment of parental frustration into a global awareness campaign championing hands-on fatherhood. The now-viral image of Donte squatting on the floor while changing his son's diaper—without access to a change table in a men's restroom—sparked an international discussion about evolving parenting dynamics and outdated caregiver expectations. With the support of his wife and three sons, Donte embraced his new role as advocate and founded Squat For Change, a non-profit with a mission to empower caregivers through education and inclusion. Donte has since partnered with Pampers to install 5,000 changetables across the US and Canada and through Squat for Change, provides community programming for hands-on fathers. To keep up with Donte be sure to checkout https://squatforchange.com/ Delton Hopper, Father of 5 resides in Spartanburg, SC with his wife and youngest son. Delton's odyssey began in 1991 When his first daughter was born. Delton was 17 at the time and didn't have it all figured out but knew he wanted to do all he could to raise his child. Now at the age of 47 Delton is now raising his fifth child who was born in 2016. Fatherhood looks completely different from 1991 to 2021 but Delton has made it all look smooth.   While raising 5 kids by 4 different women hasn't been easy, Delton will share his story on what kept him determined to be the best dad he can be. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this Episode Tron (@TronBonafide) & Dawk (@LoveDawk) will take a look at what it means to have a 9to5 and how to venture off to have your own hustle as well with two special guest. But can the two coexist? So often we look for many ways to find joy and love in our careers but very often we just count down the time until we finally clock out. If you've ever considered leaving your current job or turning your hobby into a business then this is the episode for you. Tune in and listen to two entrepreneurs who are thriving in their own perspective fields as well as in their own businesses. Tyra Smart (@forever.teey & @solashcouture) is a graduate of FAMU home of the Rattlers where she graduated with a degree in Education. While Tyra is currently employed as full-time teacher, she is also the CEO of So Lash Couture where she specializes in eyelash styling. Make sure to check out her website solashcouture.as.me/ Hatch (@chef_hatch & @cookingwithhatch) resides in Atlanta, GA where he is a payroll account manager for a his current employer. When not working in the corporate world Chef Hatch provides the ultimate in home (or traveling) dining experience. While he began cooking as a hobby he now is one of the most desired personal chefs in the area and has even prepared a few meals for a couple of notable celebs. Most recently Mulatto to help celebrate her recent success with her projects. For booking or more info please contact Chef Hatch on IG @CookingWithHatch This episode is Sponsored by Simple Creations & The Honor Roll Sneaker Company Simple creations, is a handmade, customized crafts business. To place an order please contact Tiana via IG at @simplecreationsbyt To find more work samples of crafts and styles be sure to like Simple Creations on Facebook.com/simplecreationsbyt/ The Honor Roll Sneaker Co, The Honor Roll Sneaker Company LLC was established by Kenny Jackson in 2021, as a way to combine his love for sneakers and education. As a practicing school teacher and native of Columbia, SC, Kenny understands the importance of education and expressing individuality. EVERY time a customer purchases product from #THRSC, a percentage is repurposed for educational initiatives for local teachers and students. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Tron (@TronBonafide) & Dawk (@Lovedawk) will take a deep dive into motherhood along with their special guest Mindy Lott. One will experience the intimacy of being a young mother and the challenges that may arise as one goes through this journey. Through it all we highlight the beautiful bond one shares with their child (or children) and how it should be celebrated. After hearing this episode we guarantee you will be picking up the phone and calling your own mother and telling her just how much you appreciate her. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there listening to this and we hope you have a great Mother's Day Mindy Lott, Mother. Servant. Mentor. Speaker. Author. Part-time YouTuber. Active member of THE Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. A South Carolina native who received a bachelor's in Social Work with a minor concentration in Psychology from Limestone University. Mindy has a passion to encourage others and help them achieve their best. She is also the founder of Growing in Grace which is a mentoring program created to empower and inspire preteen and teenage girls. While Mindy holds many titles the one, she is most thankful for is MOM! Catch up with all things Mindy Lott by clicking here. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

This Episode is dedicated in the Memory of Ty Lindsay. In this episode Tron (TronBonafide) & Dawk (LoveDawk) will be joined by Craig Joe & Heysus. We will discuss the power that our friendships have had in our lives which have helped us get to where we are today mentally and physically. You will also hear what factors influence our friend choice and what makes some of them Day 1s. Joe Craig (@Craigjoe2) is a native of Gaffney, SC where he starred on the gridiron which has helped him reach the hearts and minds of football fans across Nationwide. His talents led his to Clemson University, The University of Cincinnati, and the University of Memphis and Professionally in the NFL & the Canadian Football league. He currently resides in Memphis TN and has a lot up his sleeve. To keep up with all things related to Craig Joe let him know at @craigjoe2 in IG Heysus is also a native of Gaffney, SC where he also connected with Tron & Dawk and later with Dawk on the campus of Limestone University where they both starred on the Track & Field team. Heysus now has the pleasure of helping other athletes reach their goals on the track as he now is a coach for the sport he grew to love. Heysus is also starting a podcast as well so be on the lookout for updates and more info to come in the near future. To keep up with Heysus follow him on IG @_heysus Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Tron (TronBonafide) & Dawk (LoveDawk) will be joined by the Wolf of Black Wall Street Steven Barge. We will discuss all the do's and don'ts about investing and what the hell happened with Robinhood, Gamestop, & AMC. Moneybagg Joe also just sent out another stimmy so we'll teach you the right thing to do when that stimmy hits your account. You will also hear gem after gem on how to win and make money off of the stock market and gain insight on how to make your money work for you & also learn about the currency of the future, Bitcoin. Steven Barge (@StartupSteve_ & @BargeConsultingGroup) is a graduate of Voorhees College in Denmark, SC where he majored in Accounting/Finance. Upon graduation Steve pursued a career in corporate America. While working in the corporate world Steve realized that just working his 9 to 5 was not enough and began working on several business ventures. Most notably Barge Consulting Group which he began back in 2020 with 10 people which is now comprised of 2000+ people who share stock investing tips and tricks daily to further the knowledge of all members of the community. Catch up with Steve and all his endeavors here: https://linktr.ee/startupsteve_ Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Tron (@TronBonafide) & Dawk (@LoveDawk) will discuss a bevy of questions that pertain to relationships. The age old questions of: How important are looks in a relationship? Should couples live together before marriage Who cheats the most? There will also be plenty of dialog focused around how relationships are viewed from different viewpoints both male & female. We'll also discuss How much we allow our friends & family to know about our relationships, if at all. We were honored to feature a few guest on this episode to help us expand on the topics of relationships as we felt it was important to hear from some of our listeners as well. Our Guest for this episode are listed below Be sure to follow them and stay notified of their upcoming projects as well: Jasmine Orlandis - Media Personality, Content Creator, Thee Jasmine Orlandis Tikk - 1/6 of Emotionally Exhausted Franquia - Host of Finessin Life with Franquia Brax - 1/3 of 3KeysInAPod This episode is Sponsored by Its The WRLD ITW is a brand that allows you to be free no matter what area of the globe you are located. Established in 2020, Global since '93. ITS the WRLD Baby! Shop ITS the WRLD @ www.itsthewrld.com Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Tron (@TronBonafide) & Dawk (@LoveDawk) will give you their 2020 Wrap-Up. The two will discuss the highs and lows of 2020s; The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. From Verzuz battles that happened and Verzuz battles that we would like to see in the future, The current climate we're currently in, and Mental health. We'll also give our two cents on the hottest albums of the year and some lessons that we learned in 2020 that we will use to propel us forward in 2021. We want to take this time to show our gratitude to all of our listeners who supported us throughout Season 1 of Free Lunch: $erved by Tron x Dawk!!! Be on the lookout for Updates and details on when Season 2 will be released and if you have any topics you want to hear us discuss in Season 2 let us know. Stay up to date & in the know with all things Free Lunch here: https://linktr.ee/freelunchpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @free.lunch.podcast Follow us on Twitter: @Free___Lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Tron (TronBonafide) & Dawk (LoveDawk) will discuss the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election. They will be joined by two Highly qualified young black individuals who are passionate when it comes to politics and have made their presence known and felt in local, state, and national campaigns. As young black creators It was only right that we spoke on this topic to provide more insight to our peers on a topic that's dire. Our two guest Austin Nichols & Rashida Williamson are highly decorated young black professionals who were able to break down some key information that some may find intimidating. Let us know your thoughts on the upcoming election after you listen to the show! Austin Drake Nichols, is a Native of Anderson,SC. He graduated undergrad at Coastal Carolina University where he served at the Student Body President and was also a 3 year member of the African American Initiative for Males as an AAIM Pioneer. He recently graduated from the South Carolina School of Law at the University of South Carolina. He is a Former Hillary for America Intern & Former Clerk to The Rutherford Law Firm (House Minority Leader -Todd Rutherford), current clerk to Judge Alison Renee Lee You can find Austin on Twitter @realAustinDrake & IG @__austindrake1 Rashida Williamson, is a South Carolina native and is currently a Scheduling Clerk at Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP. She graduated undergrad at THE Clark Atlanta University where she was crowned the 29th Miss Clark Atlanta University for the 2017-2018 academic year. She was also crowned Miss Black Metro Atlanta for the 2018-2019 year. She currently is a full time student at Kennesaw State University pursuing her masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Governmental Administration. She currently resides in Atlanta to focus on educating her community about Georgia and the United State's political system after her experiences during volunteering, interning and working on political campaigns in Fulton County. Ms. Williamson established the New Freedom School, Inc. (NFS); a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the African American community about the American politics, rights, and the electoral process with the goal of combating the overabundance of voter suppression within the American South. Ms. Williamson hopes to increase the black vote during the upcoming general elections and to encourage at least one young African American to run for political office during the next state general election. To stay up to date with Rashida you can follow her on IG @rashiduhhh You can learn more about the New Freedom School here & on IG @newfreedomschool Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Tron (TronBonafide) & Dawk (LoveDawk) will discuss how it all started & explain how things are going. You will also hear from some special guest who will share their experiences with their business ventures and how they are going as well. The Host and guest will speak on the day-to-day behind the scenes of Free Lunch and give some insight on the direction that the podcast is headed. Joining us in this episode will be Tim Webb of More Than a 9 to 5 & Jordan Manning of Train With Jay. Tim Webb (@leethegoat & @morethana9to5) is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. In 2013, Tim became a first-generation college graduate from the University of South Carolina, majoring in Integrated Information Technology. While attending the university, he would also become a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Tim is an Entrepreneur, Investor, and Federal Government Cybersecurity Consultant residing outside of Washington, DC. He would also go on to launch his own personal business, More Than A 9 To 5, LLC. More Than a 9 to 5 is a lifestyle brand that focuses on empowering and inspiring young professionals and entrepreneurs like himself. Additionally, Tim has developed a passion for investing in residential and commercial real estate. Tim's goal is to break the generational cycle by teaching financial literacy and creating generational wealth. Catch up with Tim Webb and all his endeavors here: https://linktr.ee/leethegoat Jordan Manning (@jmanningg)is a father and husband. Currently living in Charlotte, NC. He had spent many years in the athletic coaching and fitness industry, shaping a dynamic approach to fitness and life. The mindset and dedication it takes to be an elite athlete inspires him to work hard and challenge his clients to do the same. Catch up with Jordan Manning and start your fitness journey here: https://linktr.ee/jmanningg Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Your two Co-Host will take a deep dive into the educational crisis that we are currently experiencing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic as well as reflect on their upbringing in school and how Black Educators made a difference. You will also experience in this episode one of your co-host TronBonafide taking a back seat to join our two special guest and serve as a panelist due to his experience as an Urban Educator. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @free.lunch.podcast Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @free___lunch >>> All of our links can be found here

In this episode Tron & Dawk will discuss the issues that can arise from dating in this generation. Ranging with topics from DM diving to Onlyfans. We know you gonna love this one. Special S/o to DJ 864 for mixing this episode for us be sure to follow him on IG/Twitter: @DJ864 For beats - www.864thedj.com/beat-store After listening to the show don't forget to leave us a voice message with your thoughts Click here to leave your message to the show Special Guest for this episode: D-Spiff, Rapper/Model/Business Owner IG/Twitter: @D__Spiff Calvin Atkins, Personal Trainer, IG: @cal_gotem, Facebook: Calvin Atkins Blk Gypsy, Onlyfans, IG: @celfiecenxral_ Be sure to follow these brands as well: Kisses, CEO Dominique Lindsey, IG: @kissesllc, Facebook: Kisses - www.kissesllc.com Joe Craig, Former professional athlete/Mentor/Trainer, CEO - www.craigjoe2.com Be sure to leave us a like, rating, and review --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelunchpodcast/message

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