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8th Jun 2023

Nicki Traikos - Life Stories Markham #1

Life Stories Markham - Nicki Traikos

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you quit the safety of your 9-to-5 job to pursue your passion? You can hear how Nicki Traikos, wife and mother of two children, walked away from the safety of her corporate job to focus on her love for Art. Nicki provides inspiring recollections of how she took the lessons of hard work and single-minded application from her immigrant parents and use those principles to become a self-taught artist.

When you hear how Nicki has built a successful business http://lifeidesign.com from her home studio and how she teaches people all over the world how to paint in water colours, for example, you will surely conclude that anything is possible. We can all learn from Nicki’s mantra that she is so eloquently summaries as: “Be fearless in the pursuit about what sets your soul on fire”.  Listening to Nicki describe her pursuits is sure to ignite something in your own soul.  

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Life Stories Markham
Welcome to Life Stories Markham.

Michael and Nilesh talk to Markham residents who are known in their field of work or by their passion, and go beyond what they do by delving into their life story. The channel aims to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the individual behind the public persona, and to showcase the unique challenges and successes that they have experienced.

Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a guest who has achieved a level of recognition in their field, whether it be a successful entrepreneur, a renowned artist, an accomplished athlete and many more. The interviews are conducted by Michael Heap and Nilesh Hathi who display their passion for drawing out personal stories and insights from their guests. The Channel's mission is to inspire and educate viewers by sharing stories of resilience, creativity, and perseverance by showcasing the human side of success. Through compelling storytelling and engaging conversations, Life Stories offers a fresh perspective on the lives of the people that we know such as like our friends, neighbours or teammates.
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