Fleet Maull: From Prison to Peacemaking — Founder of Heart Mind Institute & Prison Mindfulness Institute
- A turbulent childhood shaped by his mother’s struggle with alcoholism
- Early exposure to suffering and insecurity
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Overview
This episode features Fleet Maull, a visionary leader whose personal transformation from incarceration to international peacemaking has inspired groundbreaking work in mindfulness, prison reform, and global education.
Hosted by Stephen Ibaraki, the conversation explores Fleet’s life inflection points, spiritual evolution, leadership philosophy, and the global impact of his work.
What Shaped Fleet Maull as a Leader?
- A turbulent childhood shaped by his mother’s struggle with alcoholism
- Early exposure to suffering and insecurity
- Academic pursuits in psychology and deep commitment to Buddhist practice
- A profound transformation from inmate to national reform advocate
Three Major Inflection Points
- A challenging upbringing and emotional instability at home
- Immersion in 1960s counterculture, Buddhism, and spiritual exploration
- Formative study at Naropa University and mentorship under Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Prison as a Turning Point
- Sentenced to 30 years for drug smuggling; served 14 years
- Embraced “radical responsibility” and intensive spiritual discipline
- Founded national Prison Mindfulness and Prison Hospice movements
- Taught literacy, GED, and ESL classes to fellow inmates
Life After Release
- Emotional transition following release for his father’s funeral
- Navigating reintegration, halfway houses, and rebuilding identity
- Establishing himself as a management consultant
- Blending Buddhist principles with executive leadership
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Learn more about Fleet Maull: LinkedIn
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Life After Release:
After the intensity of prison, re-entering society was a shock. Fleet Maull hustled as a business consultant, blending Buddhist principles with management tactics. He built peer-to-peer relationships with CEOs, helping them thrive—with compassion at the center.
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- A turbulent childhood shaped by his mother’s struggle with alcoholism
- Early exposure to suffering and insecurity
- Academic pursuits in psychology and deep commitment to Buddhist practice
- A profound transformation from inmate to national reform advocate
