{"id":81803,"date":"2026-01-15T08:53:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/?p=81803"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:16:09","slug":"lainya-magana-ao-pr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/lainya-magana-ao-pr\/","title":{"rendered":"She Brings Her Art Gallery Experience to Her\u00a0PR Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='storyblock storyblock-wider'>\r\n<div id=\"block_4dd94164ac6c0a0bfe10ba328e032055\"\r\n    class=\"block-standout-header text-image aspect-1-1 \">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"standout-header-inner none\">\r\n        <div class=\"standout-header-image\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lainya.jpg\" alt=\"Lainya Magana\"\r\n                    class=\"img-fluid\" \/>\r\n                                    <p class=\"caption\">Lainya Magana, founder of A&amp;O PR. (Credit: Courtesy of A&amp;O PR)<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"standout-header-text\">\r\n                            <div class='logo'>\r\n                                            <a class=\"thousandStoriesLogo\" href=\"\/stories\/\">\r\n                            1,000 Stories\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            \r\n                            <h1 class=\"entry-title\">She Brings Her Art Gallery Experience to Her\u00a0PR Firm<\/h1>\r\n            \r\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lainya Magana\u2019s agency, A&amp;O PR, has roots in the art world, but is rapidly expanding into architecture, hospitality and tech.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"entry-meta\">\r\n                <time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-01-15T13:53:22+00:00\">January 15, 2026<\/time>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div 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}\r\n    }\r\n<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Lainya Magana launched her PR and marketing firm, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aopublic.com\/\"><strong>A&amp;O PR<\/strong><\/a><strong>, just after the financial crisis of 2008. She\u2019d been laid off from an art gallery, where she was the director \u2013 not long after, she learned she was expecting her first child. Magana looks back on that time and says that \u201cas exciting as that was, I was terrified about being unemployed \u2026 I spent every moment of my brief unemployment dreaming up my next opportunity.\u201d The Portland, Oregon-based founder\u2019s dreams \u2013 in addition to her years of experience in the art world \u2013 became a dynamic <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/tag\/marketing-pr\/\"><strong>arts and culture agency<\/strong><\/a><strong>, which today works with hundreds of clients in the arts, has two offices on each coast and is quickly expanding into a number of new markets.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s our lightly edited Q&amp;A, from<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/stories\/\"><em> <\/em><em>The Story Exchange 1,000+ Stories Project<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-your-business-different-from-others-in-your-industry\"><strong>How is your business different from others in your industry?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We specialize in small to mid-size businesses that are majority-women and BIPOC-owned or operated. Our clients are usually in the startup or growth phase, which requires a nimble agency with a passion for our clients\u2019 stories and an ability to take creative risks that achieve results. We act as trusted advisors and an extension of our clients&#8217; teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tell-us-about-your-biggest-success-so-far-nbsp\"><strong>Tell us about your biggest success so far.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a career spanning nearly two decades, I&#8217;ve been honored to have many successes \u2013 but if I had to choose my biggest success, I&#8217;d probably say it was having the honor to manage PR for the inaugural Uganda Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_a92dc98e7310f28f439471ca90d74229\" class=\"wp-block related-post alignwide\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"section-title\">\n      <h4>Related<\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"post-wrap\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/olivia-savoie-raconteur-life-story-writing\/\" class=\"post-image-link\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/025A2514.jpg-aa.jpg-bb-e1768245953695-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Olivia Savoie Raconteur Life Story Writing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/025A2514.jpg-aa.jpg-bb-e1768245953695-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/025A2514.jpg-aa.jpg-bb-e1768245953695-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"entry-text\">\n          <h3 class=\"post-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/olivia-savoie-raconteur-life-story-writing\/\">\n              She\u2019ll Turn Your Family\u2019s History Into a Book\n            <\/a>\n          <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-your-top-challenge-and-how-have-you-addressed-it\"><strong>What is your top challenge and how have you addressed it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scaling. And, I&#8217;m still trying to figure that one out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-you-experienced-any-significant-personal-situations-that-have-affected-your-business-decisions\"><strong>Have you experienced any significant personal situations that have affected your business decisions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve experienced many hardships in life, but I&#8217;ve never let them stop me. I&#8217;ve always continued to put one foot in front of the other, working hard, helping my clients succeed and building a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-your-biggest-tip-for-other-startup-entrepreneurs-nbsp\"><strong>What is your biggest tip for other startup entrepreneurs?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your business as sustainable as possible. That way, it&#8217;s always something you can manage \u2013 whether times are good or difficult. That means always keeping enough in the bank, not growing too big, too fast and not compromising your values. Slow and steady wins the race.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_d4e8ad037cab4149182e06b298d93a13\" class=\"wp-block related-post alignwide\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"section-title\">\n      <h4>Related<\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"post-wrap\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/maria-ross-urghh-card-co\/\" class=\"post-image-link\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maria-Ross-e1767780543791-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Maria Ross URGH Card Co\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maria-Ross-e1767780543791-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maria-Ross-e1767780543791-45x45.jpeg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"entry-text\">\n          <h3 class=\"post-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/maria-ross-urghh-card-co\/\">\n              She Started Up in Pursuit of Creative Freedom\n            <\/a>\n          <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-find-inspiration-on-your-darkest-days\"><strong>How do you find inspiration on your darkest days?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My community is full of inspiring people doing amazing things. Along with my children, my community motivates me to keep working to achieve my goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-your-go-to-song-to-get-motivated-on-tough-days\"><strong>What is your go-to song to get motivated on tough days?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cIT\u201d by Christine and the Queens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-your-most-important-role-model-nbsp\"><strong>Who is your most important role model?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My brother, Ken. He had a really challenging time in high school and didn\u2019t end up getting his GED until he was in his 20s. Then, he went to community college, and did so well he got a full scholarship to the University of California at Berkeley \u2013 but turned it down to go to Cornell University. He graduated Summa Cum Laude, then went on to get his Master\u2019s from Harvard. He&#8217;s an inspiration to all of us in my family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instagram: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ao.pr\/\">@ao.pr<\/a><br><strong>Facebook<em>: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aopublic\/\">@aopublic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1uXS8gNDitjrMam5GdbvQAiiM89B-nxdSkJ97LWrLAlY\/viewform?edit_requested=true\">Share your story!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C<strong><em>heck out our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/advice-tips-resources-for-women-entrepreneurs\/\"><em>\u00a0Advice + Tips for<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<em>entrepreneurs starting-up<br>Watch our latest<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/category\/entrepreneur-videos\/\"><em>\u00a0videos<br><\/em><\/a><em>Subscribe to our<\/em><a 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