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

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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.

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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

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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_

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In this episode Tron (@TronBonafide) & Dawk (@LoveDawk) will discuss a bevy of questions that pertain to relationships. 

The age old questions of:

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

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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.

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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

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 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.

Catch up with Jordan Manning and start your fitness journey here: https://linktr.ee/jmanningg

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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. 

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Special Guest for this episode:

Ayanah Johnson, 2nd Year Teacher in Spartanburg County, IG: @ayanahbrionne

Lyman Dawkins III, Educator, City Councilman of Cherokee County, Founder of Learning is Lit, IG: @LymanDawkins

Follow Lyman Dawkins on youtube for updates on the "Learning is Lit" Program