Nikki Clarke is a trailblazing entrepreneur, author, media personality, and community leader. She is the founder, producer, and host of the award-winning Nikki Clarke Show on Afroglobal TV and www.nikkiclarkenetwork.com. Nikki is also the National Business and Membership Manager for the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and the Executive Vice President of Partnerships and Development for the International Peace Festival.

Leadership and Community Impact

With over 25 years of experience as a community activist, Nikki has made significant strides in empowering individuals and businesses. In 2024, she successfully launched six Innovation Hubs across Canada under the CBCC, fostering growth and innovation among entrepreneurs. She is also the Immediate Past President of the Ontario Black History Society, where she championed the preservation and celebration of Black heritage.

Nikki serves on the Human Trafficking Advisory Board in Peel and continues to advocate for equity, education, and opportunities for marginalized communities.

Author and Creative Voice

Nikki is a prolific author, having published:

• The Paper Clip Princess (2023), a beloved children’s book.
• I Can Care but Can’t Carry (2024), an insightful eBook on resilience and boundaries.
• The Nikki Clarke Show Book of Quotes (2024), a collection of empowering reflections.

She also contributed to Transforming Lives, One Story at a Time: Powerful Stories of Success and Inspiration (2017), an anthology of inspirational stories.

Media and Performance Highlights

Nikki’s versatile talents have taken her to stages and screens nationwide. She has:

• Performed and spoken at Parliament Hill in 2024.
• Engaged audiences at the Bank of Montreal Black History Month Event in Toronto and the Soul on Ice Showcase in Brampton (2024).
• Delivered impactful talks at the Belleville Public Library and Oakville Public Library.

Her media appearances include features on CBC News, City TV, ETALK, CNN, Caribbean Vibe TV, and more. Nikki was also a guest speaker for events like Generation Women Canada, Black Women of Forward Action, and the Lead 2 Impact Summit.

Awards and Recognition

Nikki’s achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including:

• 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Honouree (2022).
• 2023 Nominee for RBC Women of Influence, Waterfront Awards (Entrepreneurship), BBPA Awards (Broadcast Media), and the Torchbearer’s Award by the Voice of Africa.
• 2024 City of Brampton’s 100 Black Community Builders and Champions.
• Magnetic Entrepreneur Author Awards nominations (Integrity, Best Marketing, and Best Influential Book Awards).

Education and Early Career

Nikki holds a Diploma in Social Sciences from John Abbott College and studied Film and Communications at McGill University. From 1999 to 2009, she was an instructor at Sheridan College in the Early Childhood Education, Business, and Community Development faculties.

Advocacy and Activism

Nikki has advocated for marginalized communities in various capacities. She:

• Lobbied on Parliament Hill for Black community initiatives.
• Judged Mayor John Tory’s Black History Month Writing Contest in 2016.
• Moderated panels at the Sustainable Finance Forum and Impact Diaspora Forum (2023).

Her motivational speaking engagements include schools, universities, and organizations such as the Toronto Reference Library, York Civic Centre, and Sheridan College Alumni events.

Business and Creative Ventures

Nikki is a serial entrepreneur who founded Bead 4 Health in 2006, designing handcrafted jewelry, and Nikki Clarke Inc., a public relations company, in 2008. She is also the creator of the Clarke Media Arts Program, which trains youth in production and broadcasting.

Her creative endeavors include:

• Hosting And the Beat Goes On, an internet TV/radio show launched in 2008.
• Publishing Bead 4 Health Collective Volume One, sold at Chapters/Indigo/Coles stores.
• Organizing urban music showcases during Canadian Music Week in 2013 and 2014.

Community Contributions

Nikki’s community work spans:

• Hosting and performing at events like the Lavazza Inclucity AWA Film Festival (2022) and AWA Festival in Niagara Falls.
• Hosting the Role Model Ceremony for the Black Canadian Awards (2015).
• Speaking at numerous venues, including Parliament Hill, Queen’s Park, Toronto City Hall, and institutions like Queen’s University and the University of Toronto.

Media Recognition

Nikki has been interviewed and profiled by leading media outlets, including:

• CBC News Tonight, ETALK, CP24, Toronto Star, Pride News, and City Line.
• Publications such as Huffington Post, Caribbean Camera, and Soulful Images Magazine.

Her work continues to inspire and empower individuals, leaving a lasting legacy in media, business, and community development.