OFFICE HOURS

real time strategic guidance
& tactical support

whose expertise can help you today?

where we come from

Where we come from

Creative Guest User Creative Guest User

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

Partnerships

Styling

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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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Creative, Marketing April Uchitel Creative, Marketing April Uchitel

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

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Creative, Executive, Marketing, Sales Guest User Creative, Executive, Marketing, Sales Guest User

Claire Keys Pytlik

Freelance copywriter, creative leader, brand voice consultant, helping exceptional brands & business leaders find & use their voices—for good and for growth.

Brand Positioning Communication Strategy Copywriting Editorial Executive Presence Ghostwriting Messaging Strategy Speaking Thought Leadership Tone of Voice

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Creative Guest User Creative Guest User

Evan Fox

Founder & Creative Director at Work.Shop | Former Design Leader at Crocs, Levi's/Dockers, Kit & Ace, & Gap

Apparel & Footwear Design • Brand Positioning • Collaboration Development • Color & Trend Direction • Commercial Impact • Consumer-Driven Design • Line Plan Architecture • Product Strategy • Whitespace Identification • Bringing Visionary Concepts To Market

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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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Jeannie Houchins

Global communications strategist & master storyteller with a passion for crafting narratives that break through the noise and shape culture.

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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Jenifer Desofi

I believe the key to a thriving business lies in a framework that seamlessly blends creative vision with strategic execution.

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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Julia Labaton

Advises beauty, wellness & lifestyle brands on how to build strong reputations & connect with their audiences through 360-communications strategies across various media channels.

Beauty Industry • Brand Positioning & Storytelling • Brand Strategy • Communications Strategy • Influencer Marketing • Public Relations • Social Media

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

KELLY ATTERTON

Beauty Curator for Covet by Christos, Contributor at Air Mail Look, Co-Founder of RilE, Founding Member of I am a voter.

Beauty Brand Positioning and Strategy Branded Content Creation Event Activation + Production Partnerships Product Development Product Relations Verbal Identity

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

Kirsten Ludwig

Founder @ In Good Co. Former CCO @ SET (acquired by wpp)/ Creative Leader @ 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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Marketing, Sales, Executive Náyade Marketing, Sales, Executive Náyade

LANE TIMIAN

Founder of Brandtuition Consultancy, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer of Sideout Sport

Brand & Product Launch + Commercialization • Brand Management + Development • Brand Strategy & Positioning • Digital & Performance Marketing • eCommerce + Connecting The Consumer Journey • Global Marketing Strategy • Go-To-Market Strategy + Deployment • Licensing • Multi-Brand/Portfolio Management • P&L Ownership + General Management

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Lauren Rodolitz

Experienced founder & team leader with a demonstrated history in beauty, health & wellness industries for over 20 years.

Creating Philanthropic Platforms Aligned With Brand's Ethos Impact-Based Partnerships For Brands + Charities Maximizing Agency Efficiencies Maximizing Partnerships NSF Certifications PR + Marketing Agency RFP Processes & Onboarding Studies With Universities Top-Level Communications Strategy

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Marketing, Executive Guest User Marketing, Executive Guest User

Lilly Minkove

Customer Insights GURU & Fractional Chief Strategy Officer / Former Coach, LVMH, McKinsey

Brand & Corporate Transformation Strategy International Expansion with Retail & Franchise Focus Segmentation to Guide Brand Growth Strategic Customer Insights

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Marketing, Creative Guest User Marketing, Creative Guest User

Lucie Kim

Multidimensional creative director & storyteller with a proven ability to lead creative strategy & concept development for brand campaigns & experiences.

Brand & Creative Strategy Brand Messaging Brand Positioning Branding Creative Direction Storytelling Visual Identity

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How it works

  • Find

    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.