It all started with a promise she made to herself when she was 6 years old. From jamming with the biggest rock icons across the globe like Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, Alice Cooper, Ritchie Sambora (and the list goes on), to being a rockstar of her own right,  her albums have gone multi platinum and her music is sensational.

As special as her music is, her story is extraordinary. Orianthi opens up about losing her confidence to perform because of being bullied in school to actually playing alongside legends who she would listen to on vinyl and whose concerts she'd never miss! From looking up to icons, Orianthi has herself become one.

Orianthi opens up about her time with Michael Jackson and gives us a glimpse of what it was like performing for the King of Pop as well as her relationship with Carlos Santana, who's like a father to her. 

What does the road from passionate to legendary look like? Listen to Orianthi in this very special episode or Local Heroes & find out!

Is 'Acceptance' an Art, a Virtue or a Sign of Weakness? Is it something that helps us move on or helps us surrender? Time is one of  the most cruel mistresses that heals in the most beautiful of ways, only if you let it! Only when you come to terms with situations, you can create a platform to BOUNCE BACK!

Staying true to yourself in an every changing environment is difficult, specially when quick trends and short format content trump the thumb. How you sustain a career that spans over 3 decades? How do you maintain your spot at the top when the world is hell bent on pulling you down? How can you succeed when your biggest opponent is yourself?

Hrishikesh Kannan is a pioneer of Indian Radio. He started his careers in All India Radio and has today become a house hold name and is admired not only for his smooth voice, but for being a compassionate human being. His insights on life, the media and how he goes about his work give you a perspective on the nature of hard work and hustle. His take on burning the midnight oil is something I will never forget.

Hrishikesh Kannan's answers and honesty left me truly speechless. He is a true Local Hero from humble roots clearly defining the term 'self made man'.

From winning tennis tournaments at the international stage to now filling a huge gap in the athletic space and consulting with the biggest names in sports about their nutrition, Krushmi Chheda (Sports Scientist & Nutritionist) is a fighter. She is an out right winner. Her attitude has been shaped by years of learning to never give up. She opens up about the most vulnerable time of her life when all felt lost and how her local heroes stood by her. 

If you feel your dreams have been shattered or your plans are ruined, this Episode is for you.

When we see something with destructive abilities our first instinct is to run, and our second instinct is to try and contain it. You will get burnt when you play with fire but master the art, and things get magical. There are only 2 ways that I found anger to be channeled positively. I don't believe that 'weaknesses' pull you down but they are actually opportunities to get better. 

What I love the most about this particular episode (yes I'm patting myself on the back) is the fact that I could open up and talk to you about something so close to me. It's not easy talking about your failures but I truly believe that my anger, my rage has made me a much better person!