Trust Mula: 16 1/2 Years to a Second Chance

About this episode

Trust Mula shares his journey from incarceration to purpose and the importance of choosing a different life.

David Ruiz, known as Trust Mula, is a Brooklyn native from the Marlboro Projects whose life reflects the consequences of early decisions and the power of transformation. Choosing the streets at just 13 years old, he spent over 16½ years incarcerated, separated from his family and caught in a cycle of prison and street life. After his release in July 2024, Trust Mula made a commitment to change his path. Since coming home, he has focused on music, personal growth, and promoting positivity, gaining attention for openly turning away from his past and encouraging others to do the same. In this episode of Dog In The Yard, Trust Mula shares his journey from incarceration to purpose, and what it means to truly choose a different life. Dog In The Yard: Real Stories From Real Comrades 🎥 Full Episodes: YouTube.com/@DogInTheYard 📱 Follow: @dogintheyardpodcast 📩 Booking & Inquiries: therealdogintheyard@gmail.com 🌐 Join the movement: dogintheyard.org

People in this episode

Host: Dog In The Yard

Guest: David Ruiz

Topics covered

• transformation
• incarceration
• personal growth
• music
• positivity
• life choices

Keywords

• Trust Mula
• incarceration
• transformation
• personal growth
• music
• positivity
• life choices

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Brooklyn, Marlboro Projects

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