Demond Martin: Philanthropist, Investor and Author of Friends of the Good (ep. 868)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

John O'Leary

Education, Relationships, Society & Culture, Self-improvement

4.8 • 695 Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Demond Martin is an investor, philanthropist, and CEO of WellWithAll, a health and wellness company committed to closing gaps in care by reinvesting profits into underserved communities. As a leader shaped by experiences ranging from the White House to Wall Street, Demond uses his platform to champion a powerful idea: that the relationships we build ultimately shape the lives we live.

Today, Demond shares how a childhood marked by instability and hardship became the foundation for a life of purpose, how mentors and "second fathers" helped him see a future beyond his circumstances, and how the concept of "friends of the good" has guided his journey from surviving to serving. He reflects on the power of vulnerability, the responsibility we have to give back, and why true friendship is one of the most overlooked forces behind success.

My friends, if you've ever wondered how the people in your life are shaping your future, this conversation is for you. You'll leave reminded that no one succeeds alone, that your story is still being written, and that the right relationships can lift you higher than you ever imagined.

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0:00.0	You know that Keeley companies is all about fostering the world-class culture through their incredible cultural pillars.
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0:29.4	In the words of Rusty Keeley, we are just getting started.
0:34.3	You can learn more about that just getting started mentality and all the work they do
0:38.7	by visiting my friends at Keeley Companies online at keelie Companies.com. Welcome to the Live Inspired
0:47.7	Podcast with John O'Leary. John is the two-time national bestselling author of On Fire and In Aw.
0:54.9	He's a world-class inspirational speaker, the host of the Live Inspired podcast.
1:00.0	And he's the real-life inspiration behind the major motion picture, Soul on Fire.
1:05.4	Each week, John interviews extraordinary individuals about their life stories so you can more fully live your life story.
1:13.1	Here's your host, John O'Leary.
1:16.1	My friends, you're going to love the conversation that we have today with my guest.
1:20.0	His name is Demand Martin.
1:22.3	Demand's going to join us to share how a childhood marked by instability and hardship
1:26.2	became the foundation for a life of purpose,
1:30.2	how mentors and, and he calls them, second fathers, helped him see a future beyond his circumstances,
1:37.0	and how the concept of Friends for Good has guided his journey from surviving to truly serving.
1:43.9	He's going to reflect on the power
1:45.5	of vulnerability, the responsibility we have to give back, and why true friendship is one of the
1:50.8	most overlooked forces behind all success in life. It's a great conversation with a great human
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