J.R. Martinez

Motivational Speaker / Author / Actor

J.R. Martinez, a Louisiana-born Army Iraq war veteran, transcends expectations from the battlefields to the dance floor. Tragically injured in 2003, a roadside bomb left him with severe burns, yet this adversity became the crucible for his resilience. As a motivational speaker, he shares his "Adapt & OvercomeSM" philosophy globally. Martinez's Hollywood journey, including a triumphant win on "Dancing with the Stars," led to acting and writing. His memoir, "Full of Heart," became a bestseller. Balancing a multifaceted life, he remains a sought-after speaker, actor, and family man, continuing to inspire with resilience, vulnerability and optimism.