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.  

Welcome to Life Stories Markham the podcast where hosts Michael Heap and Nilesh Hathi delve into the fascinating life stories of their guests. In this episode, Michael and Nilesh take a moment to share a bit about their own life journeys.

The podcast’s inception can be traced to their time at the Unionville Curling Club. As they engaged in conversations with fellow curlers, they realized that everyone possesses a captivating life story worth sharing. Inspired by this realization, Michael and Nilesh decided to create a platform where these stories could be heard and cherished.

Michael, originally from the United Kingdom, moved to Canada with his family. His personal experiences of relocating to a new country and adapting to a different culture have shaped his perspective on life. With a background in computer science, Michael continues to thrive in the technology field, and his thirst for storytelling and connecting with people led him to the podcasting realm.

On the other hand, Nilesh’s family history is rooted in a dramatic turn of events. Expelled from Uganda, Nilesh’s family was forced to leave their homeland and start anew. Nilesh’s journey into computer science was similar to Michael’s, but as fate would have it, he discovered a passion for media. This prompted Nilesh to venture into the captivating world of storytelling and media production, eventually leading him to cross paths with Michael.

Together, Michael and Nilesh bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative storytelling to Life Stories Markham Through their podcast, they aim to celebrate the diverse tapestry of human experiences and the resilience that shapes each individual’s life story in the community of Markham, Ontario, Canada

Tune in to Life Stories Markham as Michael and Nilesh embark on a journey to uncover captivating life stories, weaving a tapestry of inspiration, compassion, and understanding. Each episode promises to leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of storytelling and the extraordinary lives we encounter every day.

You can watch the video version at http://youtube.com/@lifestoriesmarkham