Imagine a life-threatening tragedy, a miraculous fight for recovery, later speaking to more than 2,700 global audiences, and then the international release of a major motion picture about your life.

That's the story of today's guest as Mark and Darren have a heart-to-heart chat with John O'Leary, subject of the 2025 film SOUL ON FIRE. John shares his journey and offers firm yet loving advice on professional speaking. He also dispenses wisdom and encouragement on living a meaningful life, from a perspective that will help any presenter to become unforgettable.

SNIPPETS:

• Don't run from your scars

• Don't seek an average life

• Say "Yes!"

• Love your life even when it's ugly

• Your life: What GIFT

• You're invited to become a hero

• Remind others what courage looks like amidst pain

• You must step through the process of building your presentation

• Become better at building your business

• Tell the truth

• Be wide open to feedback

• Seek bigger impact; bigger stages and bigger paychecks will follow

• Focus on your craft and be humble

Check it out:

https://soulonfiremovie.com/