Nov. 22, 2025 ~ John O'Leary grew up in St. Louis, and at age 9, while playing with fire and gasoline, he 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. He has given over 2,600 talks worldwide, sharing the lessons of kindness and resilience that fueled his recovery. He is also the author of “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life,” and a movie of his life, “Soul On Fire,” has just been released.