Mission-driven organizations should not have to choose between impact and visibility.
Sometimes the story is hard to see from the inside. The mission matters — but translating it into language that moves people is its own craft entirely.
This is what we do.
We walk into complex, unclear, or underperforming organizations and create clarity. We align people and story with the mission. We build the infrastructure to tell it across every owned, earned, and paid channel. And we deliver something meaningful.
The result is a sea change. Fundraising that lands. Trust repaired. Visibility earned. Mission deepened.
We are rooted in Central Oregon and serve organizations across Oregon and beyond who are doing work that matters. If your work deserves a bigger voice, let's talk.
Results and Testimonials
100% Tomatometer Kangaroo Valley
“A documentary that approaches perfection” Cinemagazine
Highest ever factual audience appreciation index. Life in Cold Blood
“You have transformed my talk!” TEDx
“A fantastic symposium! I don’t think we’ve ever had a lecture theater so full!” University of Nottingham
10m viewers and 1.9b social media impressions
Big Blue Live
90% increase in newsletter open rates
200% increase in Facebook reach
500% increase in Instagram engagement
Santa Lucia Conservancy
Expertise
Guided by Story, Grounded in Science
We’re Angela Hains and Adam White, co-founders of Adventures with Aria LLC and partners in life and work.
For decades, we’ve each built careers at the intersection of narrative, science, and strategy. Our paths were different, but our purpose was the same: to create stories that inspire people to care, engage, and act. Today, we bring that shared commitment into every collaboration.
We thrive in high-trust, high-stakes environments where accuracy matters and nuance cannot be lost. We listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help teams move from complexity to clarity. The stories we shape are grounded in truth and built to inspire action.
Our work goes beyond filmmaking or production. We partner deeply. We help clarify strategy, shape message, write and direct with intention, and guide teams through the storytelling process with care, always keeping the audience and impact in focus.
Adventures with Aria reflects how we work and what we value: curiosity, rigor, collaboration, and trust. If you care how your work shows up and want stories that connect, endure, and inspire action, we’d love to meet you.
Angela’s Story
Angela Hains is an environmentally trained communications strategist with more than two decades of experience shaping stories that build trust and drive action.
After leading media efforts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, she continued to secure national and international media coverage for clients in outlets including The New York Times, Associated Press, Crain's Business, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She’s also helped advance policy initiatives, including a successful tax measure to protect endangered sea otters. She partners with scientists, executives, and creatives to turn complex issues into clear, credible narratives for the public and policymakers.
Angela unites teams and partners, turning ideas into action with clarity, momentum, and cohesion. Believing honest, hopeful storytelling drives change, she brings rigor, creativity, energy, and a deep commitment to the people and missions behind the work.
Adam’s Story
Adam White is a lifelong naturalist and BAFTA-winning showrunner who has produced and directed wildlife films on five continents. Highlights include landmark live events such as Big Blue Live and Wild Alaska Live, along with collaborations with Sir David Attenborough and Sir Stephen Fry.
Alongside his work in film and television, Adam has spent years in the field, running ecotours on remote islands and immersing himself in the natural world he brings to screen. That grounding informs everything he creates. He has uncovered behaviors never before captured on camera, managed complex productions in remote locations, and delivered series for the BBC, PBS, Netflix, CBS, and National Geographic. He is also the author of books exploring wildlife and the natural world.
Whether orchestrating multi-million-dollar productions or filming a single species at dawn, Adam approaches every project with scientific rigor, creative curiosity, and a steady hand. He cares deeply about accuracy, story, and the experience of the people he works alongside.
