Nikki Clarke - May 11,2013

Jamaican born, Nikki Clarke, holds a Diploma in Social Sciences from John Abbott College and at, McGill University, earned a degree in Film and Communications where she received formal media training for print, television, radio. Nikki also earned an Honours Diploma from Sheridan College in Early Childhood Education In 2006, Nikki started the company, Bead 4 Health , for which she designs and handcrafts organic jewelry for men and women and distributes them online www.Bead4HealthBoutique.com. Self-taught, Nikki began her creating designs for fun. Her pieces quickly got the attention of friends and coworkers who began placing custom orders for her work. Nikki's designs have been featured in Planet Africa, Rogers Television, the Ethnic Umbrella ,Bless Magazine, Kurves Modelling and Talent 2009 Calendar ,2009/2010 Mr. International Caribbean Calendar and featured on ETALK.Nikki's peices are available for purchase at various festivals , Etsy, Orangefish , and www.bead4healthboutique.com. In 2007, Nikki joined the team of the Ethnic Umbrella, Canada's most diverse community newspaper, as a columnist and public relations manager. In August 2008,Nikki was the recipient of the African Canadian Women's Achievement Award for her work in the community and excellence in teaching. Nikki founded internet tv/radio show AND THE BEAT GOES ON in 2008 and the same year started her Publicity/Public Relations Company ,Nikki Clarke Inc. Nikki is also publisher and author of her first design book, Bead 4 Health Collective Volume One, which was sold at various Chapters/Indigo/Coles Stores. The Nikki Clarke Show was launched October 2012 . Nikki will be starting her Milestones Media Mentorship program in 2013 offering production and broadcasting training for at risk youth.

Nikki Clarke