MediaHub is pleased to Welcome Nikki Clarke

Nikki Clarke, started her Publicity/Public Relations Company, Nikki Clarke Inc., in September 2008 . 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 www.bead4health.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, www.bigitupcom and www.bead4healtboutique.com

Nikki is also the author and publisher of the Bead 4 Health Collective Volume 1" showcases her handcrafted, organic jewelry on natural canvases as well as on male, female and children' models in her first design book. The books are available in various Chapters bookstores in Canada.

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 which is a 24 hours e-television site on ,www.andthebeatgoesontv.com and also available on Rogers TV Toronto, Channels 10 and 63.. 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.