OFFICE HOURS
real time strategic guidance
& tactical support
whose expertise can help you today?
where we come from
Where we come from
Chris Ritter
Creative director, Founder of C-90 & BLDG, Former Adidas, Lululemon, Melissa and New Orleans Pelicans
Beauty/Wellness • Brand Marketing • Creative Direction • Ecommerce • Innovation • Product Development • Sustainability
Aaron Millhiser
Founder, Double ADM Creative Consulting. Co-Founder, The Perfect, Former J. Crew Head of Design (mens and crewcuts).
Brand Development • Brand Identity • Creative Direction • Ecommerce • Merchandising • Fashion • Design • Partnerships • Brand Strategy
ADAM NELSON
CEO & Founder of Workhouse PR
Communications • Content Strategy • Creative Direction • Growth Marketing • International Expansion • Operations Efficiency • Public Relations • CEO Services
ALLISON HENRY AVER
Principal + Creative Director of The Letter A Branding Agency, Former CD of ANN INC, CD of Kate Spade Saturday, Art Director at Vogue
Beauty/Wellness • Brand Strategy • Creative Direction • Fashion • Brand Identity • Branding
Amanda Mintz
Founder Amanda Mintz Creative Management, Advisor Board- Sechey, Former Janou Pakter- Global Executive Search
Brand Marketing • Business Development • Creative Direction • Exec Coaching • HR & Culture • Sales Strategy
Anna Vale
Marketing Leadership Consultant, Fractional CMO, Former Shiseido Group, Estée Lauder Companies, Youth To The People
Beauty/Wellness • Brand Marketing • Communications • Community • Content Strategy • Creative Direction • Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy • Influencer Marketing • Omnichannel Marketing Strategy • Social Commerce • CMO Services
BRIANA SWORDS
Co-founder of SWORDS-SMITH, Former Levi Strauss & Co. and Hanes Brands
Merchandising • Fashion • Retail Strategy • Creative Direction • Ecommerce • Design • Product Development • Customer Experience • Start Ups
Claire Keys Pytlik
Copy Lead, Brand Voice Consultant, Former Michael Kors, LPK, VSA
Brand Identity • Brand Marketing • Brand Strategy • Communications • Content Strategy • Copywriting • Creative Direction • Growth Marketing
DAVID BOXSER
Founder SG Cartel, Former Chief Marketing Officer of Chandelier Creative
AI • Brand Strategy • Business Development • Creative Direction • Fashion • Growth Marketing • HR & Culture • Innovation • Operations Efficiency • Technology
JEAN BATTHANY
Purpose Driven Chief Creative Officer, Advisor, Mentor, Board Member, Speaker, Fluent in Brand + Agency, Former Walmart + Disney
Beauty/Wellness • Communications • Community • Creative Direction • Digital Marketing • Fashion • HR & Culture • Innovation • Social Good • Technology
Jenifer Desofi
Global CXO, Business & Culture Advisor, Brand, Product, & Retail Leader, Former Disney & Levi’s
Brand Development • Brand Identity • Brand Strategy • Creative Direction • Exec Coaching • Fashion • HR & Culture • Innovation
Jennifer Ritter
Owner of JSRANDCO Product development Consultancy
Beauty/Wellness • Brand Marketing • Brand Strategy • Creative Direction • Ecommerce • Innovation • Product Development
Jo McKinney
CEO, CMO, AI Strategist, Former CEO, Burns Group
AI • Brand Marketing • Brand Strategy • Content Strategy • Creative Direction • Digital Marketing • Growth Marketing • Innovation • Media • Social Media Strategy • CEO Services • CMO Services
Jordan Nasser
CMO & Fractional Brand Leader, Digital Growth Strategist
Brand Marketing • Brand Strategy • Communications • Content Strategy • Creative Direction • Digital Marketing • Ecommerce • Growth Marketing • International Expansion • Media • Social Media Strategy • CMO Services
Justin Herber
Fractional Chief Brand Officer, CMO, & Advisor
Brand Marketing • Brand Strategy • Content Strategy • Creative Direction • Media • Social Good • CMO Services
KATIE WILSON
Founder of Serious Moonlight Consulting, Former Head of Sales at Google (Retail, eComm, CPG)
Business Development • Creative Direction • Digital Marketing • Ecommerce • Growth Marketing • Retail Strategy • Sales Strategy • Technology • D2C • Team Building
Kirsten Ludwig
Founder of In Good Co., Former CCO of SET (acquired by wpp), Creative Leader of Ralph Lauren, Anthropologie & American Eagle Outfitters
Brand Development • Brand Identity • Brand Strategy • Creative Direction • HR & Culture • Innovation • Social Good
Melissa Dishell
Chief Brainstormer - Creative Production + Design for Experiential, Events, Live Performances, Former SVP I am other | Pharrell Williams
Brand Marketing • Communications • Creative Direction • Fashion • Media • Partnerships • Retail Strategy • Social Media Strategy • Experiential 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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Let us make a personalized suggestion.
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.











