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
