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Live + virtual speaker. 2x bestselling author. Live Inspired Podcast Host. Best last: Husband. Dad.

12/16/2024

It was at a conference in Chicago.

I was the opening keynote speaker and was about to take the stage. The room was packed, the lights were low, and yet, the mood was subdued.

You see, this wasn’t a recent event, it was years ago, in the midst of the subprime mortgage crisis. Real estate was tanking, the stock market was plummeting, and unemployment was skyrocketing. There was very real anxiety that we were on the cliff of a global depression, leaning forward, about to fall.

I was invited to remind a room of financial and business advisors that their work still mattered, their individual lives were important, their decision to fight through their adversity critical, and their willingness to believe the best days remained in front of them was compulsory.

But the group was downtrodden, many were at a meeting they didn’t want to attend, working in a global marketplace they felt was doomed.

All of this filled my mind as an AV technician pulled me aside a few minutes before I took the stage. He took off his headset, spoke a bit frantically, and asked “What song do you want played when you get introduced?”

It was early in my career, and I’d never before had anyone offer walk up music. With little time to reflect and considering the challenges facing the group, I asked him to play a song by a musician named Matt Maher. The song was titled Alive Again.

The song begins with a soft, low, and saddened voice of a guy clearly lost…but quickly transitions into one that is renewed, recommitted and rocking out.

The first few lines of Alive Again are:

"I woke up in darkness surrounded by silence
Oh where, where have I gone?
I woke to reality losing its grip on me
Oh where, where have I gone?

‘Cause I can see the light before I see the sunrise

You called and You shouted
Broke through my deafness
Now I’m breathing in and breathing out
I’m alive again

You shattered my darkness
Washed away my blindness
Now I’m breathing in and breathing out
I’m alive again!"

The song progresses and challenges the listener that the very thing we search for, is in reality, seeking them. That our desire for success, fulfillment, even love won’t be found sprinting angrily forward, out of breath, flailing at everything. Instead, paradoxically, it is revealed by slowing down, opening our hearts, shutting our eyes, and breathing slowly.

My friends, as you journey through the frequently chaotic Christmas season, while navigating hardships globally, divisiveness nationally, challenges professionally, and adversities personally, maybe it’s time to heed the advice from Matt’s music.

Today, wake up. Slow down. Breathe in. Breathe out. Give thanks for all you have. And bask in the joy of being alive again.

This is your day. Live Inspired.

12/13/2024

Friends, are you looking for a fun way to give back to your community this holiday season? Spend a couple hours ringing bells for the The Salvation Army USA at a red kettle (like my team did earlier this month!). Funds collected stay in your community to provide food, shelter, utility assistance, and more to people in need. Visit RegisterToRing.com to book your bellringing shift!

And STL friends, come see me tomorrow (12/14) as I ring bells with The Salvation Army St. Louis officers and local celebrities as part of the Salvation Army’s National Red Kettle Challenge at the Walmart Chesterfield - THF Blvd. Stop by, say hello and make a donation. Thanks in advance and see you there!

12/12/2024

For more than three decades, Caroline Adams Miller has been a globally recognized expert in goal setting, grit, happiness and success. And yet, as a Harvard graduate, black-belt martial artist, and author of eight life-changing bestselling books, Caroline’s path —from overcoming bulimia to inspiring millions—embodies resilience and determination.

Today, Caroline shares her story of transformation, the science behind effective goal setting, and her groundbreaking BRIDGE methodology for achieving lasting success. As the new year approaches, learn why conventional strategies (like SMART goals!) frequently fall short, and how crafting intentional, purpose-driven goals can lead to meaningful change.

My friends, if you need a spark to reignite your ambitions and the reminder that the best of our days remain ahead, this conversation is for you.

Listen to Caroline Adams Miller on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 732 now.

12/09/2024

In celebrating my son Henry’s birthday this past weekend, I was reminded of an experience from several years ago that perfectly captures his zest for life and joyful character. In sharing it with you today, I hope it ignites within you a desire to be a bright light of loving hope for others. Let me explain.

“Mr. O’Leary, can I talk to you for a moment?”

When I hear “Mr.” in front of my name, I usually glance around the room for my dad.

On this specific day, though, I didn’t glance around the room for Dad. Instead, I felt trepidation for the conversation that was going to follow. I was picking up the kids from school and the words were spoken by Henry’s teacher.

Henry is number three in our family, the youngest of my boys. He is incredibly fun, funny, outgoing, athletic, and bright. He loves music, laughing, animals, roughhousing, and video games. He is always moving, always dancing, and always smiling. He’s an amazing kid.

All this passionate exuberance for life means that in addition to bringing great joy to his friends and family, he can occasionally be a handful in class. In today’s season of politically correct jargon, he might be considered “spirited.” In the 80s, they had very different terms to describe kids like this and very different ways to handle them. I know….because I was one of them!

Looking compassionately at this wonderful teacher, imagining the unique challenges of educating my son, as well as two dozen other children, I listened as she shared: “Henry was a little disruptive in class today. I warned him several times to stop talking. I tried several times to redirect him. And eventually I called him to my desk to give him one final warning.”

Oh boy, here goes, I thought, bracing for the worst.

She put her right hand on my shoulder, squared me up as if to ensure I was still following along with her, and continued.

“I was getting impatient. I had already moved him to two different work groups and neither led to success. So I told him, ‘Henry, take a good look around the room and find one group where you don’t have friends who will distract you from your work.’”

The teacher paused, “I watched as Henry stood and stared out at his classroom. Finally, he looked back at me, and said, ‘But it’s just so hard!’”

“’Why is it so hard, Henry? Why can’t you find one spot where you can sit without friends distracting you from your work!?’”

“Mr. O’Leary,” she continued, “he looked back at me with that sweet face of his and responded, ‘Because everywhere I look, all I see are friends.’”

The teacher wore a look of pride as she finished Henry’s sentence. She went on to tell me, “I think Henry already knows one of the most important lessons out there: that the world is filled with potential friends. When you chat with him on the way home, please tell him thanks for reminding his teacher today of that important lesson. I needed it.”

This weekend, we celebrated the life of our recently minted 15-year-old son. Every day, we give thanks for the gift of his life and the joy he is in ours.

And we strive to remember during the moments our patience is tested with him that what the world really needs is not people sitting idly in their desks, hands folded, passively listening, but vibrantly living and courageously drawing others to recognize the gift of their lives.

Everywhere I look, all I see are friends!

In a world that often feels divided, let’s strive to model that type of inclusivity and love today.

This is your day. Live Inspired.

12/08/2024

Our little boy, Henry, just turned 15 and took his first drive today.

I belted in, pads and helmet on, and prayed for safe passage.

….

Henry, his Dad and their car are safely back at home.

My friends, you are free to return to the street and relative safety.

12/08/2024

“Two ways to view life: One, as if nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.”

21 years ago, Beth and I married in this gorgeous church, The Shrine of St. Joseph. It was the best night of our lives … And the best decision of mine.

Exactly one year ago today, in this same church, we filmed our wedding for the forthcoming film, On Fire. Big announcement coming soon…stay tuned!

And tonight, we participated in the wedding of our dear friends, Rob and Tina. They met slightly later in life…and right on time.

My friends, regardless where you find yourself tonight, I hope you view your life as the miracle it is.

Life isn’t always easy and rarely goes as planned, but it is a gift and the best is yet to come. J

12/05/2024

Annabelle Tometich is a med-school-reject-turned-food-critic and author of The Mango Tree. And her story is as layered and sweet as the tropical fruit at the heart of her family’s saga.

Today, Annabelle takes us on a journey through the cultural contrasts of her upbringing as a mixed-race Filipina, the heartbreak of her father’s untimely death, and the strength of her mother’s fiery spirit. When her mother’s unexpected arrest for defending her beloved mango tree shakes their family to its core, Annabelle begins to see her world—and her family—through a lens of resilience, empathy, and ultimately, healing.

My friends, this conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in their circumstances or searched for meaning in life’s messiest moments. Annabelle’s story will inspire you to embrace the complexity of family, find strength in vulnerability, and discover beauty in unexpected places.

Listen to Annabelle Tometich on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 730 now.

12/02/2024

“My name is James.”

With that statement, the man in front of me smiled warmly, extended his hand, and shook mine firmly.

And from this seemingly ordinary introduction launched a conversation with an amazing man who clearly lives in joy and radiates love. In hearing his story, though, it was impossible not to be moved profoundly by his journey and his desire to do more through his life. Let me explain.

Growing up in East St. Louis, James was raised in a community that struggled economically, but in a home that enveloped him in love. His father was a respected pastor, and his mother strived tirelessly to raise her children well. Through their guidance, James graduated near the top of his high school class and received a college scholarship.

And yet, in life, a few decisions can change the entire trajectory.

At college, James got in with the wrong crowd, began making bad decisions, and each mistake compounded upon the previous one. By his early 20s, he had dropped out of college, was addicted to drugs, living on the streets, sleeping under bridges and eating out of trash cans. His life was over.

Until.

At his lowest point, cut off from the world and feeling utterly weighed down by it, he looked up to the sky, and cried out, “God, if I’m going to stop, you’re going to need to help me.”

It was the beginning of a transformation. He was introduced to the Salvation Army. They didn’t make the journey easy, but they let him know there was hope and that he wouldn’t be on his own anymore.

Decades after the desperate moment James looked to the sky and cried out for help, I met him at the Salvation Army Tree of Lights celebration in St. Louis. He is now decades sober and actively serving with the organization that offered him hope in his time of desperation.

When speaking about what he wants to do with the experiences he’s had in the past and the life he has ahead of him, James said, “All I want to do for the rest of my life is stand in the gap for those who are hopeless, homeless, on drugs, addicted and alone. I want them to know there is freedom, there is hope. The Salvation Army doesn’t just house and feed people. They actually save lives. I am a life saved. I AM A LIFE SAVED! And I am so grateful.”

My friends, my family and I are honored to serve as the Chairs for this year’s Red Kettle Campaign for The Salvation Army St. Louis. Around the United States, the Salvation Army does more than just offer food, housing, job training and disaster aid. Through its work, the Salvation Army is a beacon of hope, offering a hand up to those in need and a place refuge for the brokenhearted. They touch lives in profound and lasting ways, bringing light to the darkest corners of our communities.

This holiday season, when you hear the bell ringing as you race in and out of stores, remember the story of my friend James. And be reminded that through our seemingly small investments into others, we have the opportunity to change the world and save a life.

Don’t believe me? Just ask James.

Today is your day. Live Inspired.

11/27/2024

Born in a small town in Vietnam, Haven Shepherd was just 14 months old when she miraculously survived a bomb explosion that resulted in the loss of both legs below the knee and left her orphaned. Later adopted into a loving family with six athletic siblings, Haven discovered swimming—a sport that brought her freedom, purpose, and a path to Paralympic success.

Today, Haven is a celebrated athlete and advocate for adaptive sports. She joins us to share how tragedy shaped her strength and gratitude, why perspective defines what’s possible, and the importance of grace in overcoming life’s challenges.

My friends, this conversation is a powerful reminder that adversity doesn’t define us—it reveals our capacity to rise above.

Listen to Haven Shepherd on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 728 now.

11/25/2024

For an entire year now, you’ve shared stories with us of individuals in your world who embody what it means to be On Fire For Good. We’ve received almost 1,000 nominations, nearly all of them someone’s parent, sibling, teacher, pastor, colleague or friend.

But last month, one came in that caught my eye. It was in fact, celebrating someone the nominator didn’t know at all but had admired from afar. It just so happens, however, that I know the person they described personally, and I was overjoyed to bestow this honor on my friend, the joyful Stephanie Szostak.

You see, as we prepared to film last year, joy was the emotion I hoped people would ultimately leave the movie theater with after watching our story.

And it was most certainly the emotion I witnessed when Stephanie met the lady she would be portraying in the movie: one of the heroes of my life, Susan O’Leary.

Now, my mom has had an awesome life, but far from an easy one. Blessed with a husband, six children and 22 grandbabies who love her, she’s also experienced numerous losses. Enduring the agony of a child being burned in a house fire, and a decade later losing that home in a second house fire. Dealing with significant challenges regarding her physical health while serving as a fulltime caregiver to a husband with Parkinson’s disease.

Yet, every time I’m with Mom, I am with a woman that radiates joy.

Which made choosing the actress to play my mom in the film a monumental task. To portray my mom in , we wanted a woman who modeled through her own courageous life the power of faithfulness, friendship, family and fortitude to overcome struggles and tragedies. We wanted someone who lived out the truth that in spite of the challenges we face, the best is yet to come.

That’s where my incredible friend and highly regarded actress, Stephanie, comes in—and part of the reason why we’re recognizing her as this month’s On Fire For Good recipient. Her life is simply remarkable, her movies are viewed around the world and her family is wild about her. And yet, her life has not been an easy one, either. Growing up in France, but going to school away from family in the United States. Having a brother as a best friend who passed away while she was in school. Dealing with challenges that come from a midlife shift into acting, while raising two boys and managing family responsibilities on both sides of the Atlantic.

And yet, every time I’m with Stephanie, I am with a woman that radiates joy.

Observing the first meeting of these two warriors a year ago and watching the tears of joy flowing before they even started chatting suggested that we found the right person to portray Mom. Observing Stephanie’s elite acting while in front of the camera and her persistent kindness to others when no one was watching made me even more certain we had

My friends, these women, through their willingness to endure struggle with joyful confidence remind us that life will never be perfect this side of eternity, but it is good. The foundation is firm. And the best is yet to come.

Just ask Susan. Or Stephanie.

Today is your day. Live Inspired.

11/24/2024

Beth and I celebrated 21 years of marriage this weekend.

It’s been a life neither one of could have imagined when we stood before family & friends, held hands, said “I do” and kissed. We were just kids…..Thinking far more about our reception, honeymoon and first house than the profound life changes that eventually would show up in our lives.

Some significant challenges, certainly. Overall, though, we’ve been blessed beyond measure.

This weekend we celebrated with our friends at The Salvation Army St. Louis as chairs for the Tree of Lights campaign. (This honor was definitely not on our radar 21 years ago!)

I reminded those gathered last night not only to recognize the mighty gifts in their lives, but also the opportunity to invest generously in the lives of others.

And on this gorgeous Sunday morning, I remind you of that, too, my friends.

Through the ups and downs of life, know that your life is a precious, priceless gift. Be bold enough to say “I do” when given a chance to be used for good.

This is your day. Live Inspired. J

11/21/2024

Rob Kenney, lovingly known as the “Dad of the Internet,” created Dad, How Do I?, a YouTube channel that has grown to more than five million followers seeking practical advice, heartfelt encouragement, and, of course, a steady dose of dad jokes. And yet, behind the laughter is a story of resilience, forgiveness, and showing up when it matters most.

At just 14 years old, Rob’s father walked out, leaving him and his seven siblings to figure out life on their own. Years later, Rob transformed that pain into purpose, using his platform to share how-to tips, hope and inspiration.

Today, Rob shares how his faith gave him strength, how forgiving his father set him free, and why his mission to serve others continues to grow.

My friends, you’ll leave today’s conversation with a renewed sense of hope, the courage to forgive, and maybe even the confidence to tie a tie or unclog a drain.

Listen to Rob Kenney of Dad, how do I? on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 726 now.

11/18/2024

Toxic positivity.

It’s a term commonly used when someone invalidates negative emotions or expects unrealistic optimism from others.

Undoubtedly, we need to hold space for grief, anger, and sadness. And yet, a woman several years ago provided a beautiful, practical and powerful example not of living in toxic positivity, but of choosing gratitude even in the midst of the storm. Let me explain.

Speaking with the leadership team from a large hospital system, one of the sessions focused on the power of gratitude. We discussed why it matters, what it looks like in action, and the impact it has on both the practitioner and those they serve.

As we reached the point in the presentation where we took questions from participants, a hand went up in the back and a gentleman asked, “How can we be grateful when life is hard, resources are scarce and everything around us is in chaos?”

One leader, seated near the back, raised her hand, haltingly stood, and shared that gratitude had made a profound and unexpected difference in her life during a time of turmoil. The following is what Janet said:

“As some of you may know, last August, my fiancé was cutting the grass when he ran over a beehive, was stung a dozen times, and rushed to our hospital. Although everyone here did all they could, he died four days later due to his allergic reaction.” She nervously, tearfully added quickly, “Oh, but that’s not why I am grateful. I am grateful because of what’s happened since.”

Janet went on: “I am grateful to have received so much love and kindness from others, to have revived my faith life, to have had the ability to spend time rediscovering who I am, and to have made a difference since. You see, I desperately needed a group to share and grieve with – and since there wasn’t any in town, I started one. We now meet once a month– and 25 people come. My loss has served as hope for others. I am grateful for that.”

I asked Janet how she continues so boldly and optimistically after such a massive loss.

She shared that while making funeral plans for Gunnar (her fiancé and best friend) she read about someone who wrote one thank you letter every day and the massive impact the act had on the author’s life. So, for a full year, Janet did that exact same thing.

“Every day I write a thank you letter to someone who has done something kind for me and positively touched my life. It could be a patient, a friend, the guy who pumps my gas, the lady in the cafeteria, whoever. You see, it forces me to look for goodness each day in others, to celebrate it when I see it (and I ALWAYS see it!), and then to thank them for it.”

Janet concluded by sharing that her pain remains agonizingly real, but in light of all the gifts she encounters each day, she feels extraordinarily blessed.

She sat down. And a room of peers stood and applauded.

My friends, happiness, joy, and gratitude are not achieved, but revealed. They don’t appear when our surroundings are perfect, our bank statements are ideal, or our circumstances are pain free. Instead, they appear when the eyes we choose to view our world with shift from focusing on all we don’t have to the beauty, gifts and life we still do.

No, it won’t eradicate the struggles of the past or the adversity of today. Instead, it provides a clear perspective of the gifts that remain, the confidence to move forward and the convicted belief that the best is yet to come.

There’s nothing toxic about that.

Today is your day. Live Inspired.

11/14/2024

Several years ago, I was getting ready for work when my son Jack walked into the bathroom as I was shaving. Just five years old at the time, Jack stood next to me for a while pretending he, too, was getting rid of the “stubble” on his cheeks. But then he stopped pretending and began gently touching the scars that cover my torso.

These are the deep red scars, with ridges and lumps that traverse my stomach. These are the scars that even today I often avoid looking at because they’re just too painful. These are the scars that remind me of all I went through and would rather forget.

But on this day Jack traced those scars with his little finger. And he said:

“Daddy?”

“Yeah, bud?”

“Your tummy is red… it’s bumpy… and it’s ridgy…”

Little Jack stopped his sentence but kept tracing the scars. And I prepared how I would tell him that Dad might be different, but that it was okay. That I was burned as a kid, but it was fine. To explain away what I imagined to be his fear and anxiety. But before I could do any of that, Jack added:

“And Daddy, I love it! I just love your red, bumpy, ridgy tummy!”

Yeah, I wasn’t expecting that.

Jack somehow saw beauty, hope, and even joy in those scars. He saw what made me different, as something that didn’t negatively define me. He saw something that could easily be perceived as ugly, as something that set me apart and somehow made me even more lovable.

And though Jack now stands taller than me, the pretend shaves of yesterday have given way to real ones, and we’re celebrating not the five-year-old boy he was, but the 19 year old man he turns today, Jack continues to remind me that what we seek, we find.

So, choose today to be honest enough to identify brokenness within in your life, but courageous enough to make it better. To see intensifying wrinkles and a growing waistline not merely as evidence of advancing age, but as indication of greater wisdom and further validation of the miracle of your life.

Choose to embrace the disappointments and setbacks as opportunities to learn important lessons, a chance to turn a page and the impetus to begin writing a new, even more beautiful chapter in your life.

Choosing to see life like this way doesn’t make challenges fade. It just ensures the next time you glance into a mirror, struggle in a relationship or feel discouraged by life you can honestly proclaim, “It may be red, it may be bumpy, it may be ridgy, it may be far from perfect…but I love it.”

I love you, too, Jack. Happy Birthday!

11/14/2024

Ben Tracy is an online safety speaker on a 120-day journey across America, known as The Tracy Trek—a 3,107-mile coast-to-coast run to protect kids online. Running a marathon every single day, Ben is connecting with schools, community groups, and lawmakers to shine a light on the dangers of social media and discuss solutions for safeguarding our youth.

Today, Ben shares how losing a high-profile job on his first day due to social media posts he made as a teenager sparked his mission. Plus, he shares stories of families impacted by online risks, urging all of us to work together to protect the next generation from hidden dangers.

My friends, Ben’s journey sends a powerful message: no matter the adversity we face, we can transform it into something positive.

Listen to Ben Tracy on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 724 now.

11/12/2024

This fall, The Salvation Army in St. Louis reached out and asked me to serve as the chair for their iconic, annual Red Kettle Campaign.

Growing up in St. Louis, I vividly remember The Salvation Army of St. Louis lighting the Tree of Lights, and the tradition of red kettles outside the local grocer. Today, my wife Beth and I continue to see and admire the impressive work The Salvation Army does throughout our community as it assists with housing, combats poverty, serves veterans, fights addiction, and empowers children.

I’m honored to serve as chair and also keynote speaker at their Red Kettle Campaign Kickoff in November. This Christmas, I invite you to join me in ringing the bell, donating and asking yourself, “What more can I do to help neighbors in need?”

https://donate.stlsalvationarmy.org/event/2024-red-kettle-campaign-kickoff/e622388

11/11/2024

Yesterday marked the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Oorah!

I’ve been enamored by the U.S. Marine Corps since childhood, and having the honor to serve their wounded veterans more than 50 times through my work with FOCUS Marines Foundation over the past decade has further galvanized my love of them. And yet, it was a relatively simple experience, witnessed by just a few others, that revealed, yet again, how remarkable they are. Let me explain.

One year ago, we were in the midst of filming for On Fire. On Day 4 of filming, hundreds of crew and dozens of actors took a break from their work and gathered for lunch. We were capturing scenes from my life as a college student at St. Louis University, and the massive lobby of the business school had been transformed into a vast lunch hall for the crew. What a surreal experience!

Near the end of lunch, I noticed a small group gathered at a table to celebrate what looked like a birthday. Making my way over to see whose birthday it was, our Sound Engineer Jamison Sweet (a man who became a dear friend over the month working together) informed me it was the Marine Corps 248th birthday. He welcomed me to join in the celebration.

With that, he lit the candles on a cake, the Marines Hymn played from a nearby speaker, and a group of five Marines stood at attention. It was an honor to simply witness.

Afterwards, one of the men unsheathed a beautiful Non-Commissioned Officer Sword, and began carefully slicing the cake to share with others. The first piece is always given to the guest of honor. Jamison insisted I take it.

The second piece is then presented to the oldest Marine gathered, who is acknowledged by the others both for their age as well as their years as a Marine. That Marine then turns and passes the third piece to the youngest.

This tradition isn’t about acknowledging rank or medals. It isn’t about creed, race or political affiliation. It’s a centuries-old tradition that serves as a reminder to all gathered of the critical passing of knowledge and respect from one generation to the next. One by one, each of the Marines gathered respectfully serves another. And all who gathered left fed.

It was a deeply moving experience to be part of.

And yet, while it was happening, I remember looking around and recognizing hundreds of others gathered, eating at their tables, engaged in conversations, browsing on their phones, and missing the majesty of the moment taking place in their presence.

My friends, we live at a time where it is easy to become so preoccupied with our life, our responsibilities, our calendars, and our lunches, that we miss the momentous miracles of life occurring all around us.

Today, let’s determine to turn off the social media reminding us it's never been worse than this. Let’s shut off the talking heads of cable news who remind us how evil the other side is. Let’s push back from the tables that keeps us preoccupied with our own thoughts, our own problems, our own world.

And instead, let’s turn our attention toward the miracle of life taking place all around us.

It is a gift.

And on the 249th birthday of the United States Marines Corps, I give thanks not only for those who helped provide that gift to our country, but for those who remind us even today in the way they serve one another, that it remains a beautiful country and that the best is yet to come

This is your day. Live Inspired.

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Help us recognize the extraordinary! Is there someone in your life that's truly On Fire For Good? A person who's grateful for all they have, joyful in all they do, and changing lives one at a time. Nominate them now and help us celebrate these inspiring individuals. Link in comments!

Director Sean McNamara is the force behind such films as Spare Parts, The Miracle Season, Soul Surfer, and the recently released Reagan. His creative prowess, directorial skills, and even more so, his humble nature, have gained him a reputation in the industry as “an actor’s director.” Six and a half years ago, Sean read the script for a film called ON FIRE, fell in love with it and has been steadfast in bringing it to life. Today, Sean shares insight from the filming of ON FIRE the film. But more importantly, he shares what it was like growing up in a large Irish family, how his parents challenged him to do mighty things, his journey from starting as a Production Assistant delivering scripts to directing box-office hits, and so much more. My friends, you’ll leave this conversation- with my friend Sean McNamara- full of joy, hope and excitement for what’s to come not just for On Fire the film, but for your lives. Listen (or watch!) Sean McNamara on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 706.

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