
OFFICE HOURS
real time strategic guidance
& tactical support
whose expertise can help you today?
where we come from
Where we come from
Caroline Rothwell
Founder, CARO Consulting, Brand, Product, Sales & Retail Strategist, Fractional CMO & Licensing Advisor
Brand Positioning • Product & Category Strategy • Sales & Retail Growth • Partnerships & Licensing • Go-to-Market Planning • Marketing & Community Engagement • Business Development • AI & Emerging Tech • Fractional CMO & Advisory
Chantal Sagnes
Fractional Agency Account Leadership & Business Development, Former VP, Group Account Director at GSD&M (Omnicom Advertising Group), Former Managing Director, Bailey Lauerman
Agency Positioning • Agency Credentials Review • Awards Submission & Strategy • Client/Agency Relationship Management • Account Leader Mentoring • Business Development & Pitching • Agency Org Design & Team-Building • The Fractional Account Lead Journey • Scaling Agency Operations
Julie Garza
Founder of Belleza Brands Consulting, Fractional Head of Sales, Strategic Advisor to Beauty & Wellness Brands, Retail Growth Strategist
OMNI Retail Distribution Strategy • Retail Readiness • Retail Go-to-Market Strategy • Finding the Right Retail Partner • Merchandising • Pricing Strategies • Trade Marketing • Retail P&L • Flawless Execution: Launch & Beyond • Ulta Beauty Partnerships • Sephora Partnerships • Building a Successful Brand in Retail
Loree Lash Valencia
Fractional Chief Revenue Officer, Growth Strategist, Former VP of Sales WGSN & JOOR, Head of Strategic Partnerships Fila, CRO Luxlock
White Space & UVP Definition • Sales & Marketing Alignment Business Development Strategy • Go-to-Market Planning & Execution • Pitch & Messaging Optimization • Strategic Partnerships • Revenue Growth & Pipeline Building • Brand Positioning
Chris Ritter
Creative director, Founder of C-90 & BLDG, Former Adidas, Lululemon, Melissa and New Orleans pelicans
Brand Positioning • Design thinking • Visual Identity Systems • Consumer and Cultural Insights • Creative Direction
Molly McDermott Walsh
Head of Strategy, North America at Uprated, Former Pantone, Farrow & Ball, LVMH, Certified Executive Coach
Brand Positioning • Brand Strategy • Content Strategy • Org Design & Team Building • Business Systems • International Business Expansion • Marketing Strategy • CSR
Aaron Millhiser
Founder, Double ADM Creative Consulting. Co-Founder, The Perfect, Former J. Crew Head of Design (mens and crewcuts).
Brand Vision • Creative Direction • Design Services • Growth Strategy • Merchandising • Styling
ADAM NELSON
CEO & Founder of Workhouse PR
Big-Picture Strategy • Brand & Visual Identity • Brand Expansion • Branded Content • Campaign + Content Strategy • Celebrity Relations • CEO Services • Collaborations • Communications • Content Development • Creative Direction • Experimental • Film • Growth Hacks & Jumpstarting Strategy • NFT • Public Relations • Tips on How To Speak In Tongues
ALLISON HENRY AVER
Principal + Creative Director of The Letter A Branding Agency, Former CD of ANN INC, CD of Kate Spade Saturday, Art at Director Vogue
Brand Elevation • Brand Messaging • Brand Strategy • Building Brand Personality, Purpose + POV • Creative Direction • Naming • Visual Identity
Amanda Mintz
Founder Amanda Mintz Creative Mangement, Advisor Board- Sechey, Former Janou Pakter- GloBal Executive Search
Agency Referrals • Founder & Career Transition Coach • Implementing Talent Process & Pipeline • Interview Preparation • Negotiations • People & Brand culture • Talent Strategy & Acquisition
AMBER WILLIAMS
Global Beauty Strategist + Luxury Beauty Executive, Former VP of Brand Strategy at Front Row (previously School House)
Beauty Brand Building • Brand + Product Positioning • Consumer Insights • Cultural Brand Relevance • Customer Targeting • Emerging + Luxury Beauty • Sephora Strategy • Voice + Messaging Development
Anita Krpata
CEO & Founder of BRYTR, Inc., Former CCO of Senegence, GM Luminess, VP Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.
Business Scaling & Operations • Customer Experience • Lifecycle Management • Executive Coaching • Founder Coaching • GTM Strategy & Execution • Operational Efficiency • Sales & Marketing Alignment • Start-up Advisory • Strategic Pivots
Anna Vale
Marketing Leadership Consultant, Fractional CMO, Former Shiseido Group, Estée Lauder Companies, Youth To The People
Activations + OOH • Brand Awareness • Brand Building • Brand Marketing • Consumer Engagement • Founder Profile • Influencer + Community • Marketing Spend/Budget • Sephora / Ulta Brands • Social Commerce
APRIL UCHITEL
CEO & Founder of THE BOARD, Former CEO of Violet Grey and VP of Global Sales & Strategy for Diane Von Furstenberg
CEO Services • Brand Strategy • Retail • Partnerships
Bette Ann Fialkov
Influencer Marketing, Celebrity Partnerships, & Strategic Brand Partnerships, Former Google, Lyft, Hims & Hers
Beauty Brand Building • Ambassador Programs • Influencer Marketing • Celebrity Partnerships • Cultural Marketing & Sponsorships • Entertainment Marketing • Experiential • Influencer Marketing • Strategic Brand Partnerships
BRIANA SWORDS
Co-founder of SWORDS-SMITH, Former Levi Strauss & Co. and Hanes Brands
Merchandising and Retail Expert • Start-Up Specialist • Design Leadership • Operations and Growth • Customer Experience
Christine Morrison
Journalist, Seasoned Writer, Editor, & Brand Builder Across Fashion, Beauty, Wellness, & Fitness
Beauty • Brand Positioning • Brand Strategy • Consumer Insights • Creative Ideation • Fashion • Wellness
Claire Keys Pytlik
Copy Lead, Brand Voice Consultant, Former Michael Kors, LPK, VSA
Brand Positioning • Communication Strategy • Copywriting • Editorial • Executive Presence • Ghostwriting • Messaging Strategy • Speaking • Thought Leadership • Tone of Voice
DAVID BOXSER
Founder SG Cartel, Former Chief Marketing Officer of Chandelier Creative
Advertising + Brand Platforms • Authenticity • Blue-Sky Futurism Thinking • Brand Innovation • Brand Positioning • Branding + Design • Innovation Workshops • Maintaining Brand DNA within New Technologies • New Technologies + Business
Dean Ginsberg
CEO & Founder Winback Pro, Growth Advisor Coinbase, Former Founding Partner of The Maze Group, Head of Marketing & Operations Daybreaker
Business Development • Digital Marketing • Ecommerce • Growth Marketing • Performance Marketing
How it works
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Find
Explore and connect with our industry experts, seasoned brand builders, & trusted advisors.
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schedule
Choose a time that fits your schedule.
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Connect
SHARE CONTEXT, ASK QUESTIONS, LEAN IN, AND GET ANSWERS.
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Scheduling Policies
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PRE-APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Prior to your Advisory Session please complete the NEW CLIENT INTAKE form. This form will be provided to you at the time of booking.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
You can reschedule calls 24 hours before the session.
For any cancellations, or rescheduled within 24 hours of the session, we do charge a 50% fee to compensate the expert for the last minute change.
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Payment
50% Payment is collected at checkout when scheduling your Advisory Session.
Questions? Reach out at Officehours@theboard.community
FAQ
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Office Hours are you direct connection to industry shapers. Browse our available Advisors, schedule a 1:1 session with them, show up and ask your questions, receive thoughtful insight.
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30 minute and 60 minute sessions are available. You can select the session that works best for you when you schedule.
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Yes! You can book time with the same (or different) Advisors as you need and based on their availability.
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You can reschedule your session at least 24 hours before your call. For any cancellations, or reschedules within 24 hours of the session, we do charge a 50% fee to compensate the expert for the last minute change. Please email us and we can help.
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If your advisor is available to extend the session, additional time can be added in 15-minute increments.
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When you schedule your session you will be asked a few questions and provided the opportunity to upload pertinent documents + share social links. All projects are different and THE BOARD has you covered where ever your project leads.
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Of course! Please email us and we would be happy to help.