Nikki Clarke: Entrepreneur, Author, Media Personality, and Community Leader

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.

Leadership and Community Impact

With over 25 years of experience as a community activist, Nikki has made significant strides in empowering individuals and businesses. From November 2022 to February 2025, she served as the National Business Manager for the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), where she successfully launched six Innovation Hubs across Canada, fostering growth and innovation among entrepreneurs.

Nikki was also the Director of Communications for the International Peace Festival, playing a key role in shaping its outreach and development. As the Immediate Past President of the Ontario Black History Society, she has championed the preservation and celebration of Black heritage.

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

Author and Creative Voice

A prolific author, Nikki has 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.
• Contributed to Transforming Lives, One Story at a Time: Powerful Stories of Success and Inspiration (2017).

Media and Performance Highlights

Nikki’s versatile talents have taken her to stages and screens nationwide. In 2024, she delivered speeches for OPSEU, Oakville Public Library, and Laurentian University. She has also:

• 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.
• Been featured on The Heart of Business on Durham Rogers TV.
• 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 has also been a guest speaker at 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.She also received an Diploma in Early Childhood Education. 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 long been a voice for marginalized communities. She has:

• 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).
• Delivered motivational talks at schools, universities, and institutions such as the Toronto Reference Library, York Civic Centre, and Sheridan College Alumni events.

Business and Creative Ventures

A serial entrepreneur, Nikki founded:

• Bead 4 Health (2006), designing handcrafted jewelry.
• Nikki Clarke Inc. (2008), a public relations and media consulting company.
• Clarke Media Arts Program, which trains youth in production and broadcasting.

Her creative endeavors also 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 (2013, 2014).

Community Contributions

Nikki’s community impact spans hosting, performing, and speaking at key events, such as:

• The Lavazza Inclucity AWA Film Festival (2022) and AWA Festival in Niagara Falls.
• The Role Model Ceremony for the Black Canadian Awards (2015).
• Venues such as 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.