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whose expertise can help you today?

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Where we come from

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Creative, Executive Náyade Creative, Executive Náyade

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

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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

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Operations, Sales, Executive, Marketing Guest User Operations, Sales, Executive, Marketing Guest User

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

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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

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Marketing, Executive Guest User Marketing, Executive Guest User

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

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Sales, Executive Náyade Sales, Executive Náyade

FAHEEM SIDDIQI

Founder & CEO of FinanceWithin, Investor of FS Capital Group

Accounting & Financial Reporting Budgeting + Financial Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting + Management Financial Infrastructure Financial Modeling Fundraising (Debt or Equity) General Founder-Focused Advisory: How To Build A Great Business Growth Planning & Strategy Profitability Optimization + Cost Controls

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Marketing, Creative, Executive Náyade Marketing, Creative, Executive Náyade

GINA GRETCHKO

Founder of Gretch.Co, Social Media Pioneer, Former VP Social at Saks, Social Strategy at VaynerMedia, Digital Strategy at Edelman

Brand Pillars Activation Across All Channels Content / Campaign Performance + Insights Key Messaging + Marketing Objectives Planning Social Content Scaling Social Strategy For Growth Social Media Platforms Prioritization

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Creative, Executive Náyade Creative, Executive Náyade

Jamie Rosen

Founder of Office of the Surface

Beauty + Wellness Innovation Brand Positioning & Persona Brand Value Campaign & Content Strategy Consumer Behavior Fashion & Beauty Industries Future Trend Analysis Translating Technology

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JEAN BATTHANY

Purpose Driven Chief Creative Officer, Advisor, Mentor, Board Member, Speaker, Fluent in Brand + Agency, Former Walmart + Disney

Brand Audits Brand Building Building In-house Creative Capabilities + Culture Creative Vision + Brand Expression Impact Through the Business of Creativity Intersection of Purpose + Profit Purpose Driven Partnerships Shining Light On Unseen, Underrepresented, Underdogs Through Brave Storytelling The Art of the Pause + Regenerative Creativity

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Marketing, Creative, Executive, Innovation Guest User Marketing, Creative, Executive, Innovation Guest User

Jeannie Houchins

Global Comms Strategist, Former AB InBev, Head of Comms Starbucks, EVP at Burson

Brand Positioning & Narrative Development • Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership Strategy • Global Campaign Planning & Creative Briefing • Cultural Intelligence In Global Brand Strategy • Crisis Communications & Reputation Management • Comms Org Design & Business Development • Strategic Communications Leadership • Food, Beverage, Wellness, Beauty & Lifestyle Brand Storytelling • Communication During Major Brand Shifts • Brand Strategy For Founders & Leaders

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Marketing, Creative, Executive, Innovation Guest User Marketing, Creative, Executive, Innovation Guest User

Jenifer Desofi

Global CXO, Business & Culture Advisor, Brand, Product, & Retail Leader, Former Disney & Levi’s

BVP & Brand Ethos • Creating & Repositioning Brands • Global Team Structure & Management Strategy • Iconic & Global Brand Management • Management & Coaching • Market Segmentation Strategies • Product + Brand Strategy • Product Creation & Innovation • Professional Development • Retail Strategy

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Operations, Executive April Uchitel Operations, Executive April Uchitel

KERI-LYNNE SHAW

CEO & Founder of The Salary Bump, Founder & CEO of Say What Development, Former Head of Human Resources, BMW North America

Authenticity Within Teams Convert Complex Challenges Into Progress + Development Opportunities Culture Design Executive Coach + CEO Advisor Global Perspective HR Playbooks Leadership Skill Refinement Strategic HR Insights Transforming Obstacles Into Victories Workplace Diversity, Culture

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Marketing, Creative, Executive, Innovation Guest User Marketing, Creative, Executive, Innovation Guest User

Kirsten Ludwig

Founder of In Good Co., Former CCO of SET (acquired by wpp), Creative Leader of Ralph Lauren, Anthropologie & American Eagle Outfitters

Advice On Team Dynamics • Best Practices For Retail Strategy • Creative Strategies For Wellness & Fashion Brands • Guidance On Creative Leadership • How To Build Brand Positioning • Launching & Rebranding Startups • Tips For Scaling Global Brands

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How it works

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    Explore and connect with our industry experts, seasoned brand builders, & trusted advisors.

  • schedule

    Choose a time that fits your schedule.

  • Connect

    SHARE CONTEXT, ASK QUESTIONS, LEAN IN, AND GET ANSWERS.

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Scheduling Policies

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Payment

    50% Payment is collected at checkout when scheduling your Advisory Session.

    Questions? Reach out at Officehours@theboard.community

FAQ

  • 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.

  • 30 minute and 60 minute sessions are available. You can select the session that works best for you when you schedule.

  • Yes! You can book time with the same (or different) Advisors as you need and based on their availability.

  • 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.

  • If your advisor is available to extend the session, additional time can be added in 15-minute increments.

  • 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.

  • Of course! Please email us and we would be happy to help.