AB Narrative Studio
Narrative as
Infrastructure
For leaders tired of being misunderstood. We build the strategic foundation that transforms how you communicate, operate, and scale.
THE STUDIO
We don't just hand you a deck. We build systems that embed your strategy into every layer of your organization.
Think of it as brand strategy meets operational design. You get the messaging framework that defines how you communicate, plus the tools and training your team needs to use it every day.
Our Focus:
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Helping you put your ideas into language people can easily understand and repeat.
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Building a foundation for your communications, not a one-off project.
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Implementing AI and custom workflows so you can move faster while staying 100% on-brand.
What Changes When We Work Together
Your reputation depends on how well your work is understood. Most leaders carry that burden alone. AB Narrative Studio turns your narrative into infrastructure.
Infrastructure leads to:
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A permanent source of truth for your narrative.
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Faster decision-making.
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Shared language across your teams.
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A narrative that’s ready for transitions, crises, launches, and pivotal moments.
Being misunderstood costs time, money, and credibility.
Fixing it after the fact is harder than building it correctly from the start.
How the Work Is Delivered
CONTENT
AUDIT
CONTENT
STRATEGY
STRATEGIC
ADVISORY
BRAND
PRESCENCE
LAUNCH
PLANNING
AI
STRATEGY
CONTENT PRODUCTION
AI
WORKFLOW
&
TRAINING
OUR CLIENTS
Clients come to AB Narrative Studio at different stages. Every leader is at a different point in their story. We meet you exactly where you are.
Stages of Engagement:
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Defining the Core: For leaders who have the vision but lack the language to explain it clearly. We help you find the "hidden heart" of your work.
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Building the Structure: For organizations that have a story but need it to work everywhere, across teams, on platforms, and during high-stakes public moments.
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Scaling the Voice: For executives who are tired of being the only person who can explain the mission and need a system that replicates their judgment.
OUR TEAM
I started AB Narrative Studio after watching too many brilliant leaders struggle to communicate their vision. They had the ideas. They had the capability. What they lacked was the infrastructure to make their narrative stick.
Most agencies give you a brand guide that collects dust. We build systems, strategic frameworks that live in your operations, your communications, your culture. Narrative isn't a marketing exercise. It's the backbone of how you lead.
-Alexandria Barnes
AB Narrative Studio was founded by Alexandria Barnes, a strategist who spent nearly 15 years in the rooms where the biggest decisions are made. With a background in national communications and federal public affairs, Alexandria doesn't just "manage" stories—she designs them to hold under pressure.
When you work with the Studio, you work directly with Alexandria. You get the strategic rigor of a public affairs expert and the instinct of a storyteller; all focused on one goal: helping you lead with confidence.
We blend lived experience with the latest in narrative intelligence (AI). This allows us to protect your unique voice while giving you the speed and scale required in today’s landscape. We handle the infrastructure so you can handle the mission.
SCHEDULE YOUR
STRATEGY CALL
Your first step is a simple conversation. We’ll look at where your communication is hitting friction and see if a narrative system can help you scale your voice. No commitment, just a talk about your goals.