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, Marketing April Uchitel Creative, Marketing April Uchitel

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

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

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

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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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Executive, Marketing Guest User Executive, Marketing Guest User

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

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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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Innovation, Marketing Náyade Innovation, Marketing Náyade

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

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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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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

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

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

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

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Marketing, Sales Náyade Marketing, Sales Náyade

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

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

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

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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.