
OFFICE HOURS
real time strategic guidance
& tactical support
whose expertise can help you today?
where we come from
Where we come from
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
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
Architect of creative teams that have reinvented iconic global lifestyle brands including Calvin Klein, Sephora, & Sweetgreen- to advising & investing in founder led high growth emerging brands such as Sechey & Chillhouse.
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
Anna Vale
Top-of-funnel, indie brand marketer that helps customers & community fall in love with your brand.
Activations + OOH • Brand Awareness • Brand Building • Brand Marketing • Consumer Engagement • Founder Profile • Influencer + Community • Marketing Spend/Budget • Sephora / Ulta Brands • Social Commerce
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
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
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
JEAN BATTHANY
Former CCO Walmart, Former VP, Global Creative at Walt Disney Parks Experiences and Consumer Products, Business Insider’s 30 Most Creative Women in Advertising
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
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
Jennifer Ritter
Dedicated to guiding brands at every stage of their journey, from concept to acquisition.
Brand Positioning • Creative Advisory • Formula Development • Packaging Development • Product Strategy & Positioning • Road Mapping • Strategic Development & Growth
Jo McKinney
Visionary leader at the forefront of transforming the future of work through generative AI & the agentic future.
Advertising • Agentic Insight • Business Ecosystem • Design & Implementation • Generative AI Strategy • Human Insight • Marketing
Jordan Nasser
Brand & marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into growth & brands into movements.
Brand & Marketing Strategy • Content & Storytelling • Ecommerce Growth & Optimization • Leadership & Digital Transformation • Social Media & Digital Marketing • Tech & Retail Innovation
Justin Herber
Award-winning Brand Architect & creative leader who helps brands connect emotionally & win commercially.
Fractional CMO/CBO • Brand Narrative • Purpose & Positioning • Whitespace Strategy • Clarity & Differentiation • Brand Architecture • Challenger Strategy • Mission Activation
KATIE WILSON
Founder Serious Moonlight Consulting, Former Head of Sales at Google (Retail, eComm, CPG)
Building & Hiring Sales Teams • Business Development Strategy • Digital Marketing • DTC Retail • eCommerce • Go To Market • Google/Youtube's Advertising Platforms & Tech • High Growth Tech Startups B2B or B2C • Marketing Strategy • Online Ads Measurement • Re-calibrate Business for Sustainable Growth • Sales training + Sales Processes • Startup Sales Strategy B2B or B2C • Untangling & Demystify
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
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
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
Melissa Dishell
Los Angeles native with over 20 years of experience in branding & marketing, partnering with top-tier talent and brands to bring ideas, projects, and products to life.
Brand Partnerships & Collaborations • Experiential Events • Fashion, Music, Film & Beauty Events • Launch Event Strategy • Live Production
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.