Say Yes to Being Used for Good: A Conversation with John O'Leary (#87)

Pocket Change Podcast · Aug 4, 2026 · 44m

What does it mean to say yes for good? Hear from #1 bestselling author and inspiration behind the 2025 movie, Soul on Fire, John O'Leary. After getting burned on 100% of his body and given a 1% chance of survival when he was a child, John spent years hiding from his past, until one day he was called to use his story to inspire others and help them in their challenges. On the Pocket Change Podcast, John shares how he got into public speaking, what "yes for good" means, and what it means to be a hero.

01:17 – Can you tell us about your story and how you got to this point in your life?

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