Founder Nekia Nichelle and COO Clint Johnson will present an in-person mindset and strategy event with Northeastern Illinois University Business Innovation & Growth Center to help entrepreneurs gain clarity and build stronger brands.

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CHICAGO, Ill. – April 2, 2026 – Nekia Nichelle, founder of The N Brand, and COO Clint Johnson will lead the The N’Trepreneur Mindset, an in-person workshop as part of the Taking Care of Business Workshop Series hosted by Northeastern Illinois University Business Innovation & Growth Center on April 7, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. at the BIG Center, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd., Chicago, IL., 60653. This workshop will be free of charge, sponsored by Old National Bank. 

“We are so excited to host The N Brand at the BIG Center! With Nichelle’s 18 years of media and marketing experience with NEIU alumnus Johnson’s structural approach to business building and systems, these leaders will guide our founders through mindset transformation, brand elevation, and leadership development,” Jessica Mueller, director of the BIG Center, said. 

“Most entrepreneurs don’t fail from lack of effort—they fail from lack of clarity, ” Clinton Johnson, COO of The N Brand, said. Everything we teach in The N’Trepreneur Mindset comes directly from the challenges we’ve faced and the systems we built to overcome them. This experience is designed to help founders align how they think, how they move, and how they build so their brand and business can actually scale.”

The N’Trepreneur Mindset workshop will give participants the opportunity to ask questions, receive feedback, and talk directly to Nekia Nichelle, who started her career building relationships and is now the founder of three successful brands.

“I’m all about elevating my everyday life and inspiring others to do the same,” said Nekia Nichelle, founder of The N Brand. “Throughout my journey as an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that mindset is the foundation of effective leadership. Education plays an important role, but so do relationships, self-belief, and the way you choose to show up. What excites me most is that this message goes beyond entrepreneurship. It’s for creators and anyone stepping into leadership and ready to grow with intention.”

This event is open to students, aspiring founders, new business owners, or anyone interested in an introduction to the world of entrepreneurship. For more information and to register, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF0CgfnkTZg5ZDfWXtk9Ws43X2oe0a4taTnrfGUXHgI0TLFw/viewform 

About Nekia Nichelle

Nekia Nichelle is a media personality, entrepreneur, and founder of Nekia Nichelle, LLC, a multi-platform media company that includes Just N Life, The N Brand, and N Media Institute. As Editor-in-Chief of Just N Life, she leads storytelling across entertainment, lifestyle, business, and culture while helping brands and creators elevate their visibility through media, marketing, and education. Through her work, Nekia is committed to inspiring others to show up with confidence, clarity, and intention.

About The N Brand 

The N Brand is a luxury media and marketing agency focused on broadcast campaigns, visibility strategy, and brand positioning. Founded by Nekia Nichelle, the agency is dedicated to crafting impactful, multi-channel campaigns that enhance brand storytelling and visibility, helping both brands and entrepreneurs “show up” online and offline with intention, style, and authenticity. For more information about the services The N brand offers visit https://thenbrandagency.com/

About The Business Innovation & Growth Center At Northeastern Illinois University 

The BIG Center at Northeastern Illinois University is dedicated to empowering high-potential entrepreneurs to dream, create, and grow their businesses. It supports start-ups and existing businesses by providing resources such as co-working spaces, professional development courses, mentorship, and access to Chicago’s entrepreneurship pipelines. For more information about the BIG Center and its initiatives, please visit NEIU’s Business Innovation & Growth Center.

About Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs. The Main Campus is located on 67 acres in an attractive residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Founded in 1867, Northeastern is a Minority-Serving Institution and the longest-standing four-year public Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Midwest. The University has additional Chicagoland locations, including the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro, and the University Center of Lake County.

Media Contact for Nekia Nichelle & Clinton Johnson

Alli Ryan: The N Brand Public Relations Intern
Email: pr@nekianichelle.com
Phone: 843-469-1419