Soul on Fire: Ignite Character Video Series

Written on October 22, 2025

Explore a collection of Soul on Fire videos created by John O'Leary.

Based on his incredible real-life story of surviving burns over nearly his entire body and rising to ignite hope, community and purpose, this series of video stories gives voice to survivors, caregivers, burn care professionals, and community allies. Here you’ll find character videos, additional resources, and opportunities to connect and reflect beyond the screen—because the healing and inspiration don’t stop when the credits roll.

Video 1: Beth

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Video 2: Roy

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Join Our Post-Soul on Fire Meet-Ups

Whether you left the theater feeling inspired to live life more intentionally, grateful for the people who’ve supported your journey, or reflective about your own healing, we invite you to join us for one of our post-show meet-ups!

Video 3: Susan

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Bonus Video: Girls with Grafts Podcast Episode with John O'Leary

In this bonus episode of Girls with Grafts, we welcome John O'Leary—internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, former Phoenix Society board member, and now the inspiration behind the powerful new feature film Soul on Fire. John shares his journey from survivor to storyteller, what it was like to see his life translated to the big screen, and the deeper message of Soul on Fire.

Girls with Grafts | Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors' YouTube