Everyday Heroes with JK brings you inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
From courage and kindness to resilience, achievement, and positive change, we share real conversations, real journeys, and real inspiration.
Because heroes aren't always in the spotlight — sometimes, they're the people we meet every day.
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What does it take to build a business while you're still in college?
For Vikas, the journey began with ambition, curiosity, and a ₹500 investment for visiting cards.
In this episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, Vikas shares how he went from preparing for competitive exams in Kota and studying engineering to starting a digital marketing business while still in college.
He talks about approaching businesses, finding his first clients, learning SEO, working with interns on a revenue-sharing model, and building a business without waiting for a traditional job.
The conversation also explores how AI is changing digital marketing, why human creativity still matters, how retargeting works, and why digital hygiene is becoming increasingly important.
7 Nov 2026
From Single Mother to Successful Entrepreneur
Can you build a successful business from your skills, even when life doesn't go according to plan?
In this inspiring episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, host JK speaks with Mangala Santhawan, an entrepreneur, food business trainer, coach, and mentor, about her journey from financial challenges as a single mother to becoming an experienced food entrepreneurship trainer.
Her journey began with a simple need: financial independence and the ability to provide for her children. What started with small stalls selling clothing and homemade Diwali sweets gradually opened doors to bakery training, food processing, and entrepreneurship education.
Today, she teaches people how to develop food products, understand packaging, improve marketing, and explore opportunities in the food business.
29 Oct 2026
Your Parents Don't Just Need Money. They Need YOU
What do our parents really need as they grow older? Is financial support enough, or do they need something we often forget to give them: our time, attention, and understanding?
In this episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, we speak with Mr. Prakash Borgaonkar, CEO of RG Care Sevak Foundation, who has spent decades working for the dignity and welfare of senior citizens. He also shares insights from his long career in elder care, including his years with HelpAge India.
This is an important conversation about ageing, loneliness, family relationships, and the responsibilities we all share toward older people.
We explore why the relationship between parents and children can become strained, especially when children move away for education or work. Financial support may be important, but meaningful communication and emotional connection matter too.
Mr. Borgaonkar also explains why parents and children need to understand each other's challenges instead of allowing expectations and misunderstandings to build up.
23 Oct 2026
The Mumbai Underwater World You NEVER See...
Mumbai’s Hidden Marine Life: The Stories Beneath Our Shores | Pradip Patade | Everyday Heroes with JK
What if we told you that Mumbai’s beaches are home to a fascinating world of marine life that most of us have never noticed? From hidden marine creatures to the growing threats of plastic pollution, our shores hold stories worth discovering and protecting.
In this episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, host Jayshree Kumar speaks with Pradip Patade, Co-founder of Marine Life of Mumbai and Director of the Coastal Conservation Foundation, about his journey from corporate life to marine conservation.
Pradip shares how a stingray incident at Girgaon Chowpatty in 2013 inspired him to document Mumbai’s marine life, conduct educational shore walks, and raise awareness about coastal ecosystems. He also discusses ghost nets, plastic pollution, the role of fishing communities, and how ordinary citizens can contribute to marine conservation.
15 Oct 2026
Health Advice in the Age of Google and ChatGPT
Health is wealth but are our daily habits helping us protect it?
In this episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, we speak with Dr. Krishna Kumar, a senior homeopath with over four decades of medical practice experience, about lifestyle, preventive health habits, mental well-being, and the importance of professional medical guidance.
From sedentary workdays and unhealthy eating habits to stress, exercise, and health information found online, this conversation explores practical ways to think more carefully about everyday health.
8 Oct 2026
Why Most Indians Are Still Financially Illiterate
Most people think wealth creation is about finding the right stock, mutual fund or investment.
But financial planning is much bigger than that.
In this episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, we speak with Pratik Sepuri, who runs the financial services company iRishta.
The conversation explores why financial literacy remains a challenge, why information isn't the same as financial wisdom, and why investors often need guidance to connect their money with their actual goals.
Pratik explains the idea of goal-based financial planning identifying what you're investing for before deciding where your money should go.
24 Sept 2026
We Plan Everything in Life. Why Don't We Plan for Death?
We plan our birthdays.
We plan our careers.
We plan our marriages.
We plan our retirement.
But there is one thing most of us rarely talk about — death.
In this episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, we sit down with Gautam Chavan, founder/co-founder of Antim Sanskar Seva, who has spent years helping families navigate one of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Gautam shares the story behind his journey, from working in Dubai and Mumbai to starting his own funeral service in 2019.
17 Sept 2026
The Snake You're Afraid Of May Be More Afraid Of You | Karan Solanki
What happens when a snake enters your home?
Most people panic.
But Karan Solanki has spent nearly a decade doing the opposite staying calm, understanding the animal and getting it safely out.
Karan started rescuing wildlife when he was just 8 years old, inspired by his father, who has been involved in wildlife rescue for decades.
In this episode of Everyday Heroes, Karan takes us inside the world of wildlife rescue.
10 Sept 2026
Neem Karoli Baba SPOKE TO ME!
What happens when a hardcore atheist begins experiencing things he cannot explain?
Aadhiraj Gokhale's spiritual journey didn't begin with faith.
It began with curiosity.
From being an atheist with a completely logical worldview to discovering yoga, meditation, devotion and spirituality, Aadhiraj shares some of the most profound experiences of his life in this episode of Everyday Heroes.
4 Sept 2026
Can Mantras Really Change Your Life? The Power Explained
What if a mantra is more than just a word you repeat?
In this episode of Everyday Heroes with JK, we go deep into the world of mantras, beej mantras, ancient knowledge and the possible power of sound and repetition.
This isn't just a conversation about spirituality. It's a conversation about the mind, sound, ancient wisdom and the way humans have used knowledge across generations.
Watch till the end and ask yourself:
What happens when you consciously change what you repeatedly put into your mind?
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