This week on Break Phree Podcast, we dive into the shocking story of Tonia Williams — a former correctional officer whose life took an unexpected turn behind the very walls she once guarded.

Once admired for her discipline and leadership on the court — playing college basketball under legendary coach Dawn Staley — Tonia never imagined her name would one day be tied to a federal sting. What started as a risky decision to transport what she believed were drugs for inmates turned into a life-changing nightmare when the “deal” turned out to be an FBI undercover operation

Was she unfairly targeted, or did she cross a line that cost her everything? This episode forces us to confront that thin line between temptation and truth — and how one decision can rewrite your entire story.

🎧 Tune in as we unpack redemption, responsibility, and the reality of what happens when the enforcer becomes the accused

Eddie Smith was 30 when his life took a turn he never saw coming. One night, one bullet, one moment that would leave him paralyzed — but not powerless.

Through Paralyzed From Violence, Eddie now uses his story as a mirror and a message: to show others that even when life knocks you down, God can still raise you up. In this episode, he shares his powerful journey from pain to purpose — reminding us that freedom doesn’t always look like walking… sometimes, it’s about rising in spirit.

At just 15 years old, Brittney Mayhew thought she was stepping into a new opportunity — but instead, she was tricked into an underworld of darkness. For years, she endured the unimaginable as her innocence was stolen and her freedom stripped away. In this week’s episode of Break Phree Podcast, Brittney courageously shares her journey from exploitation to empowerment. Her raw testimony not only exposes the harsh reality of trafficking but also illuminates the unbreakable strength it takes to rise above it.