
OFFICE HOURS
real time strategic guidance
& tactical support
whose expertise can help you today?
where we come from
Where we come from
APRIL UCHITEL
CEO & Founder of THE BOARD, Former CEO of Violet Grey and VP of Global Sales & Strategy for Diane Von Furstenberg
CEO Services • Brand Strategy • Retail • Partnerships
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
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
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
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
Jennifer Ritter
Owner of JSRANDCO Product development Consultancy
Brand Positioning • Creative Advisory • Formula Development • Packaging Development • Product Strategy & Positioning • Road Mapping • Strategic Development & Growth
Jo McKinney
CEO, CMO, AI Strategist, Former CEO, Burns Group
Brand & Marketing Strategy • AI Strategy • Brand Positioning • Brand Reframing • Product Innovation • Startup Scaling • Advertising, Marketing • CPG • Health & Wellness
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
Kevin HAMILTON
Founder, Double ADM Creative Consulting. Co-Founder, The Perfect, Former J. Crew Head of Design (mens and crewcuts).
Technology Strategy Including Build Vs Buy Decisions • Transition To Shopify • Replatform Technology Initiatives • Rolling Out AI Company Wide • Implementing Automation Including With AI • New Product Launches 0-1 • Partnerships • Styling
Lauren Rodolitz
Founder of LSR Brand Consulting, Former VA, Integrated Marketing at Kiehl's, Founding Partner Flora + Bast, VP Behrman Communications
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
McKenna Sweazey
Founder Stealth AI Fashion-Tech Startup, Former Marketing Director at eBay, Seller Acquisition at Etsy, Head of Marketing at Financial Times
B2B & B2C Integration • Balancing Seller & Buyer B2B vs B2C • Data-Driven Product Marketing • Go-To-Market Strategy • Leveraging First & Third-Party Data • Marketplace Growth Strategy • Planning & Execution Of Global Product Launches • Positioning, Targeting, & Measurement Strategies • Sales Enablement: Assets & Tools To Accelerate Close Rates • Scaling Supply & Demand In Media & E-Commerce
Rachel Swanson
Owner & Lead Consultant at Method + Mode, Former Exec. Director of Strategic Insights at Conde Nast, Research & Analytics at Digitas
Brand Positioning • Customer Insights • Focus Groups • Sales Materials • Survey Research • User Testing
Stacey Feldman
Founder & President of Next Chapter Marketing Consultancy, Former Head Of Marketing Combe & VP Marketing Church & Dwight.
Agency Management • Brand Building • C-Suite Counsel • Growth Strategies • M&A • Product Innovation • Retail Execution • Strategic Planning • Team Development • Women’s Health Subject Matter Expert
TRACY GEORGIOU
CEO & Founder of Long Weekend, Former Director of Merchandising & Marketing Loeffler Randall, J.Crew Brand Collaborations
Creative Leadership • Business Strategy • Brand Vision & Development • Strategic Partnerships
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.