Home - John OLeary Once expected to die, John now teaches others how to live Decades after the fire, John now holds one of the greatest gifts of all: perspective As an accomplished speaker, author and podcaster, John shares his perspective to awaken you to your life’s potential and energize you to live more thoughtfully, more boldly and more inspired
John’s Story - John OLeary My name is John O’Leary I’m married to my beautiful wife, Beth, and we’re raising four wonderful kids together I’m a college graduate I own a business that’s taken me all over the world doing a job I love But at one time, none of that seemed likely Chapter 1 A curious boy
John O’Leary, #1 National Bestselling Author Speaker In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned his body He was given less than a 1% chance to live This epic story of survival was first showcased in Overwhelming Odds, his parents wrote in 2006 It was this book that first invited John miraculous recovery and share it with the world Today
Speaking - John OLeary There are thousands of corporate keynote speakers around the world with worthy messages and incredible achievements How does John O’Leary compare?
Blog - John OLeary Blog Get John’s essays about reflections from his own day-to-day life and stories from guest authors in this weekly series that sparks positivity and productivity for the coming week
Podcast - John OLeary Live Inspired Podcast Military + First Responders Playlist features John O'Leary discussing life, love and service with veterans and first responders
SOUL ON FIRE the Movie - johnolearyinspires. com Sony Picture Entertainment's AFFIRM Films have dated their newest film SOUL ON FIRE, inspired by the miraculous life of John O'Leary, for release in theaters nationwide on October 10, 2025
John O’Leary, #1 National Bestselling Author Speaker In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body He was given less than a 1% chance to live
SOUL ON FIRE Movie: How the impossible became a miracle. Many great stories remain unknown Most books aren’t read; most scripts don’t become films; and most independently produced films never enjoy distribution That's why we're so excited to share the news about SOUL ON FIRE the movie
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