Break Phree Podcast

This episode wasn’t planned… but it was necessary.

I had a guest scheduled for this week, but at the last minute she decided she didn’t want to speak on her past—specifically her time in prison. And for me, that’s not something I can skip over.

At Break Phree Podcast, we don’t tell half stories.

We don’t hide the hard parts.

We don’t protect images over truth.

So I made a decision to pivot—and sit down by myself.

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Before she became a celebrated entrepreneur, a Spelman alumna, and the visionary behind a luxury fragrance brand… Sakari Sanders was fighting for her life—literally.

In this deeply raw and necessary conversation, Sakari opens up about the reality behind her glow—surviving abusive relationships where her life was once threatened, including a moment no woman should ever have to experience… a gun placed in her mouth.

But this episode isn’t just about what she endured—

it’s about what she unlearned.

We talk about:

• Staying...

Dr. Kenn Collier went from a 17-year-old father with no guidance…

to prison…

to earning his GED…

to becoming a PhD.

He beat the odds.

He rewrote his story.

But then life hit him with a pain no degree could prepare him for—

losing his son to gun violence.

And in one of the most vulnerable moments of this conversation,

he shares the weight he carries…

That the morning his son was killed...

She was facing life in federal prison.

A conspiracy charge involving over 5 kilos…

a courtroom that could have taken everything…

and 296 months on the table.

But that wasn’t the hardest part.

Just 11 days before her trial… her son was murdered.

And it didn’t stop there.

Her family was targeted.

Her daughters were attacked.

Fear, grief, and pressure surrounded her from every angle.

Most people would’ve broken.

Most people would’ve folded.

But she didn’t.

She knew the risks.

She saw it coming.

And still… she went further.

Then everything collapsed.

A sentence that could’ve taken her life.

A child she had to leave behind.

And while she was fighting to survive prison…

her mother — her anchor — was fighting for her life.

But this isn’t just a story about bad decisions.

It’s a story about grace showing up in unexpected places.

About someone believing in your freedom when you can’t see it yourself...

She heard the words no one ever wants to hear… Stage 4 cancer. In this powerful and faith-filled episode of Break Phree Podcast, Terese Menifee shares her journey from diagnosis to victory — a story of resilience, motherhood, and unwavering faith. A mother, business owner, and creative, Terese’s life shifted in an instant when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. What followed was not just a physical battle, but a mental and spiritual fight for her life. Through chemotherapy, emotional highs and lows, and the weight of caring for her children while fighting for survival, she made a decision: She wo...

She was facing 4 counts of murder… and turned down a life sentence.

In this powerful episode of Break Phree Podcast, Brianna Render shares her raw and unfiltered journey through the criminal justice system — from refusing immunity and going to trial, to serving nearly a decade behind bars.

While incarcerated at one of Georgia’s highest security women’s prisons, she navigated survival, leadership, and transformation — ultimately leaving prison with multiple certifications and a new purpose.

But this story goes deeper.

Brianna opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her best friend, Shauntrice...

After more than 30 years of marriage, Britta Tabor found herself facing a reality she never expected — life after divorce.

In this honest and empowering episode of the Break Phree Podcast, Britta opens up about the pain of losing the life she built, the identity she had wrapped in marriage, and the courage it took to rediscover who she was outside of it.

Together, we talk about heartbreak, healing, faith, and the powerful journey of becoming yourself again.

This episode is for every woman who has ever wondered if it’s too late to star...

For years, people have heard my story — the mistakes, the prison sentence, and the redemption that followed.

But today, we tell the story that is rarely heard.

The story of the mother.

In this deeply personal episode of the Break Phree Podcast, I sit down with the woman who stood by me during the darkest chapter of my life — my mother. While I served time behind bars, she carried a different kind of sentence: the pain, the shame, the judgment, and the prayers of a mother loving her child through incarceration.

This...

Four years ago, Paulette Smith came home to every parent’s worst nightmare. Her 22-year-old son was shot and killed — and to this day, she still doesn’t know who took his life. In this heartbreaking yet courageous conversation, Paulette opens up about living with unanswered questions, surviving grief without closure, and what it means to wake up every day carrying a loss that justice hasn’t resolved. This isn’t just a story about gun violence. It’s about the families left behind. It’s about a mother’s love. It’s about strength when you don’t have a choice. Some...

She was 17 when she became a mother.

She was 6 when her innocence was stolen.

She later stood in federal court facing an 89-million-dollar drug conspiracy case.

But none of that compares to the day she lost her 17-year-old son in a car accident.

In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Cynthia Williams shares her journey from trauma to transformation — from prison to purpose — and how the unimaginable loss of her son gave birth to P.A.D.D. and Love From Afar.

This conversation isn’t about staying stuck in grief...

Before the stages. Before the applause. Before the voice heard on the Super Bowl. William “King” Hollis grew up carrying weight most children never choose — a mother lost to heroin addiction, a father in prison, and a childhood shaped by instability and survival. Football became his escape. He rose to become one of the top players in the nation, believing it would be his way out. When that dream collapsed, so did his sense of identity. In this episode of Break Phree Podcast, King speaks candidly about the pressure of inherited pain, the silent battle with suicidal thoughts, and the mo...

In this unforgettable episode of Break Phree Podcast, we sit down with Toniya Farmer, DPT, a wife, mother, and physical therapist whose life was spared in a way only God could orchestrate. At just 39 years old, Toniya found herself racing toward the nearest hospital while experiencing what would later be confirmed as a cardiac arrest. Initially dismissed as anxiety, her symptoms were misdiagnosed — until her heart went into a deadly rhythm and she coded. It took 40 minutes to revive her. What followed was a supernatural fight for life. Toniya shares what she remembers from the 10-hour blackout, the spiritual ba...

Kaylyn Powell’s story is one of resilience, faith, and unstoppable determination.

After losing her mother to cancer at just 6 years old, Kaylyn experienced homelessness, slept on a twin mattress, in her grandfather’s closet, and even in the back of an 18-wheeler truck while pregnant. But her story didn’t end in survival — it transformed into purpose.

Today, Kaylyn is a successful entrepreneur owning billboard advertising, salon suites, a beauty supply business, and selling digital products.

In this emotional episode of Break Phree Podcast, Kaylyn shares how she survived heartbreak, poverty, motherhood under pr...

What happens when money is flowing… but your life is falling apart?

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Break Phree Podcast, Atlanta entrepreneur Arthur “Art,” owner of Twelve 33 Sneaker Store, reveals how he was building a million-dollar sneaker business while secretly battling addiction to Percocet, Xanax, and lean for over seven years.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Art opens up about hiding addiction behind success, the pressure of entrepreneurship, the mental war of staying high while staying profitable, and the breaking point that forced him to choose between death and freedom.

Now almost...

This episode is family… unfiltered.

In Part 2 of Can You Stand The Rain, it’s not just me and my partner Lee — it’s also Keandre “Rock”, the child we gained custody of, joining the conversation.

We open up about:

• Rock’s life before coming into our home

• The emotional transition of starting over

• What it’s like adjusting to a new family dynamic

• How my decision to take custody without Lee’s consent almost cost me my relationship

• The tension between doing what feels right and doing what’s easy<...

This episode is different.

This one is real.

I sit down with my partner, Lee, and we open the door to the parts of our relationship most people hide.

We talk about:

• Him losing his mother at just 12 years old

• How unresolved grief showed up in his adult relationships

• His infidelity

• Me bringing a child into our home without telling him first

• The tension, the healing, the hard conversations

• And the choice to stay, grow, and rebuild anyway

This isn’t a fair...

She lost 10 years of her life to addiction.

Not just to pills—but to shame, survival, and silence.

Lara’s addiction led to federal prison, the loss of custody of her children, and a moment so dark she was nearly set on fire in her sleep. She has lived the kind of pain most people never talk about… and some never survive.

But prison didn’t have the final word.

Trauma didn’t have the final word.

Addiction didn’t have the final word.

In the darkest place of her...

He was handed more than 40 years in prison - with an outdate of 2067..

In that moment, Harold Doby III believed his life was over.

In this raw episode of the Break Phree Podcast, Harold takes us inside the weight of a sentence that felt like a slow death. The shock of the courtroom. The reality of prison walls. The mental fight to survive knowing freedom was decades away.

But somewhere in the darkness, something shifted.

Harold opens up about incarceration, faith, and the unseen battles that come with being forgotten by...

In this powerful episode of the Break Phree Podcast, Phree sits down with Michele West for a raw, honest, and faith-filled conversation about survival, strength, and redemption.

Michele shares her personal journey through pain, trauma, and seasons that could have broken her — yet didn’t. With transparency and courage, she opens up about how faith carried her through the darkest moments and how healing became possible when she chose to confront what tried to silence her.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, misunderstood, or weighed down by their past. Michele’s story...

This week’s episode of the Break Phree Podcast is not just a story — it’s a survival anthem. Meet Alexis, known to the world as “Miss Browz-N-Beauty,” a brilliant entrepreneur who built one of Atlanta’s most successful beauty empires. But behind the polished brand and the business wins was a woman fighting for her life in silence. In this raw, unfiltered, and deeply human conversation, Alexis opens up about the battles no one saw: 🔥 Her addiction to prescription pills 🔥 The spiral that nearly cost her everything she built 🔥 Her sister’s horrific murder — killed by her own boyfriend in front of the...

Everyone knows the voice… but very few know the man. This week, Incognito joins me to talk about his journey, his faith, and how he balances being influential on-air while staying intentional off-air. He gets transparent about growth, boundaries, and what it really takes to succeed without losing your soul. This interview is raw, honest, and filled with wisdom you didn’t even know you needed.

This week’s episode of the Break Phree Podcast features a woman named Shantill, whose story is both heartbreaking and powerful.

At just 13 years old, her uncle was supposed to be giving her a ride home — but instead, he made a detour that changed her life forever. The assault left her pregnant, alone, and carrying a burden no child should ever face.

In the midst of this trauma, tragedy struck again when her mother committed suicide, leaving her without the support she desperately needed. To make matters worse, her aunt wanted nothing to do with her...

She once held the keys to one of Detroit’s toughest schools — until life handed her the keys to a prison cell. Dr. Kenyetta Wilbourn Snapp was a respected principal known for transforming classrooms, until a federal case changed everything. But her story doesn’t end there — it begins there.

From surviving childhood molestation to rebuilding her life after incarceration, Dr. Snapp’s journey is proof that grace still works. At 50 years old, she’s earned her PhD, serves as COO of the Detroit Association of Black Organizations, and is helping others rebuild what they thought was lost forever...

This week on the Break Phree Podcast, we feature Everett Tripodis — a man once known for his brilliance in the underground world of high-end car theft. Everett made headlines for lifting exotic cars, changing VIN numbers, and selling them with legitimate titles — a hustle so elaborate it led to a Fox 5 special and even the creation of a police task force dedicated to catching him.

But the man once living “Gone in 60 Seconds” isn’t defined by his past. After serving time in federal prison, Everett made a remarkable transformation. Today, he’s a proud Emory University graduate, a...

This week on Break Phree Podcast, we meet Malachi, a 17-year-old whose life changed in an instant. After being shot and left for dead, he walked the streets clutching his own intestines—desperately knocking on doors for help, only to be turned away. In that moment, he cried out to God, “Don’t let me die like this. My mother couldn’t take it.”

What happened next is a story of divine mercy, resilience, and purpose. Tune in as Malachi shares how faith, forgiveness, and the will to live turned his pain into a powerful testimony.

This week on the Break Phree Podcast, we sit down with 1K Phew, the Atlanta-born artist proving that faith and culture can not only coexist—they can shine together. Known for his unfiltered authenticity and trap sound rooted in real life, Phew bridges the gap between the streets and the sanctuary without losing himself in the process.

From East Atlanta to stages around the world, he’s keeping it “1K”—real, raw, and rooted in love. Tune in as we talk purpose, music, and how staying true to who you are is the ultimate freedom.

After four failed marriages and fifteen heartbreaking miscarriages, Dr. Shaunell Kennard could’ve given up on love, faith, and herself—but she didn’t. In this week’s episode of Break Phree Podcast, we dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of a woman who refused to let pain define her story. From heartbreak to healing, from loss to love, her testimony is one that speaks to every woman who’s ever asked, “When is it my turn?”

This episode is a reminder that sometimes, the very thing meant to break you is what God uses to build you.

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 un...

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.

In this week’s episode of the Break Phree Podcast, we uncover the heartbreaking journey of Arthur Jones, a man who lost his innocence at just 8 years old after being molested by an older cousin. What followed was a spiral into alcoholism, drug dealing, and devastating tragedy — including a car accident that killed two of his closest friends and being too drunk to stand by his mother’s side as she took her last breath.

But this isn’t where his story ends. Today, he’s a born-again believer, a man transformed by the grace of God. He now men...

Prayer + Faith = Miracles — Dr. Trell Donk Webb was just a kid when the system threw him away… sentenced to natural life and dropped into one of the most dangerous prisons in Louisiana. A child in a man’s world. Scared. Confused. Fighting to survive.

But what the prison system meant for destruction, God flipped into destiny. In the middle of blood, steel, and hopeless nights, Dr. Webb found a formula that carried him through: Prayer + Faith = Miracles.

This episode isn’t pretty. It’s not sugar-coated. It’s the raw truth of a boy who became a man...

Episode 2: Eddie Long Jr. — Pulpit 2 Prison 👀 The world knew Bishop Eddie Long. But do you know his son?

From the pulpit to prison, Eddie Long Jr. tells the story most never heard.

The name Eddie Long still stirs emotions across the nation. Bishop Eddie L. Long was one of the most celebrated — and most controversial — pastors in America, leading New Birth Missionary Baptist Church into megachurch status while facing scandals that divided the church world. But what about the son who had to live in that shadow?

This isn’t just another church story. It’s...

In the powerful Season 2 opener of the Break Phree Podcast, Tiffany Williams shares her remarkable journey of resilience, redemption, and purpose. At just nine years old, Tiffany was caught up in the streets, boosting to survive—a path that eventually landed her in prison alongside her own mother. But her story didn’t end there. Today, Tiffany has transformed her life by turning pain into purpose. Using her mother’s beloved tuna salad recipe, she built a thriving business that has now made her millions. With her mantra “from prison to purpose,” Tiffany proves that no matter where you start, you...

In this powerful episode of Break Phree Podcast, we delve into the story of Tweet, a young woman who seemed to have it all—beauty, talent, and a promising future. However, life in the streets pulled her off track, sidetracking her potential and clouding her path. Tweet was often misunderstood by those around her, as people failed to see the complexities beneath her exterior. Raised in a world where she was spoiled yet lost, she struggled to balance the expectations placed on her and the chaotic environment she found herself in.

Her turning point came after a ne...

In this powerful episode of the Break Phree Podcast, we dive into the inspiring story of The Bougie Grazer, a woman who seemingly had it all—success, luxury, and a perfect life—until an unexpected wave of deep depression turned everything upside.

Struggling with the weight of her own emotions, she made the bold decision to leave behind her fast-paced life and start fresh across the country. What she discovered in her new home, however, was something she never expected: her true purpose.

Join us as The Bougie Grazer shares how the process of assembling thes...

In this gripping episode of the Break Phree Podcast, the host delve into the harrowing story of Shawty Giant, a man whose life took an unimaginable turn when he was sentenced to life in prison.

As the host explore Shawty's time in prison, they paint a vivid picture of the emotional and psychological toll of being "buried alive" by a life sentence. The episode includes poignant reflections from Shawty himself, who shares his thoughts on hope, resilience, and the struggle to maintain his identity in a dehumanizing

This episode of Break Phree is not just...

In this powerful episode of the Break Phree Podcast, we sit down with Zekelia Sanders, a woman whose life took an unexpected turn when she found herself on the wrong side of the law. After serving ten years in prison, Zekelia shares her harrowing journey through the criminal justice system and the profound impact it had on her identity and sense of self.

Join us as Zekelia offers raw insights into her struggles, moments of despair, and the glimmers of hope that guided her towards healing and self-discovery. This episode is a testament to resilience, shedding light...

In this riveting episode of the Break Phree Podcast, host Phree sits down with Bobby Render, a retired police officer who once served as a key member of one of Atlanta's most infamous drug task forces, known as The Red Dogs (Run Every Drug Dealer Out of Georgia). With over two decades of experience in law enforcement, Bobby provides a firsthand account of the high-stakes world of drug enforcement in the early 80’s and late 90’s.

As the conversation unfolds, Bobby shares gripping stories from his days on the front lines, detailing the challenges and dangers of unde...