One of the true friends of “The Dr.Vibe Show” is Nikki Clarke. What can you say about about Nikki? Read on …

She 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. Gifted with acquiring languages, Nikki is fluent in English, French , and Spanish. Nikki has been an instructor at Sheridan College, in the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, Community Development and the School of Business since 1999.
 
In 2006, Nikki started Bead 4 Health , a company for which she designs and handcrafts organic jewelry for men and women and distributes them online at http://www.bead4healthboutique.com/, stores and various community festivals. 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 experiments with wood, semi-precious stones, magnets, and freshwater pearls. Nikki was introduced to magnetic therapy after purchasing a magnetic necklace for a neck injury she sustained in an accident. Nikki’s designs have been featured in Planet Africa, Rogers Television, the Ethnic Umbrella ,Bless, Shimmer Teen Fashion Magazine, Kurves Modelling and Talent 2009 Calendar and the 2010, Mr. International Caribbean Calendar.Nikki’s peices can be purchased at Big it Up at http://bigitup.com/home.php and http://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. Nikki is also a freelance writer for Planet Africa Magazine , Elite Events Magazine and City Parent . 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.

In 2008, Nikki founded  AND THE BEAT GOES ON TV.COM, GOES ON which is  a 24 hours  e-television site at http://www.andthebeatgoesontv.com/. Since the show’s inaugural launch on October 18, 2008, it has been positively received from the  community. Born with the purpose of influencing home grown support for artists , community activists,  and entrepreneurs, AND THE BEAT GOES ON, has extended its horizons to promoting and educating the public about the Canadian and International entertainment  industry and businesses.
 
Nikki has just been recently appointed board of director overseeing marketing and promotions for The Scarborough Jazz and World Beat Festival, an inaugural event, planned for  June 2011.

As you can see, there is so much that we could have Nikki share with us. But, in this interview, Nikki shares her life story with us. She also talks about her new book, “Bead 4 Health Collective Volume 1” which showcases Nikki’s handcrafted, organic jewelry on natural canvases as well as on male, female and children’ models in her first design book.

Nikki’s story is one that you need to listen to!!

If you would like to contact Nikki, please feel free to email her at nikkiclarkeinc@gmail.com

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