Dr. Tonesa Welch and H. Corey Mills will discuss true-crime memoirs. Tonesa is a producer, mentor, activist, prison reformist, and brand influencer. As the former first lady of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), Toni was an inside witness to the crimes of one of America’s most notorious organized crime conglomerates. In 2006, Toni was convicted in the historic Operation Motor City Mafia bust and sentenced to nearly five years for money laundering.

Following her release from federal prison in 2012, Toni and her youngest son, Corey, founded the non‑profit, Sylent Heart. Corey witnessed firsthand the impact of generational choices and the power of rewriting your own narrative. His journey has been one of evolution. From growing up inside one of America’s most talked-about legacies to carving his own lane as a creative and cultural voice, Corey continues to lead with vision and purpose.