Location: Austin, TX Restaurant: Pieous. J.R. Martinez is an actor, author and burn survivor advocate. In 2003, Martinez was serving in Iraq, driving a Humvee, when he hit an IED and was burned on more than 34% of his body. Thirty-three surgeries later, Martinez turned his tragic story into one of painful lessons learned and inspiration for millions of others. An actor and motivational speaker, J.R. travels the country sharing his journey and why he works so hard to advocate for burn victims. He is a passionate supporter of "Operation Finally Home," an organization that builds homes for veterans and allows them to live mortgage-free. Over the flavors of his favorite Austin haunt, Pieous, J.R. shares his tale of transforming a setback into a setup for an entirely different kind of success.