Public relations for changemakers too busy doing good to talk about it.
Thoughtful storytelling and strategic support for purpose-driven teams on the brink of something brighter.
Your mission hasn’t slowed down—and neither have you.
You’re leading campaigns, hosting events, juggling staff transitions, and trying to keep your story coherent while the work keeps expanding. The inbox fills, the pressure builds, and yet the world still needs to hear from you.
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That’s where Small Adventures Communications comes in.
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We’re a boutique PR firm, based in the glorious Midwest (Des Moines, Iowa to be precise) and serving clients nationwide. We help mission-driven organizations and small businesses find their rhythm again—moving from scattered and reactive to visible, aligned, and proactive. When your message reflects your impact, the right people notice. The work feels lighter. The story starts working for you.
“It was such a relief.”
“So organized. So helpful. Exactly the support we needed, right when we needed it.”
— Health nonprofit client
Our clients say the same things again and again: they feel relief, steadiness, and renewed confidence to talk about their work. They finally have language that matches the heart of what they do.
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That’s what thoughtful public relations is meant to feel like.
From Overworked to Aligned
When you’re between staff, unsure of the words to use, and too busy doing the work to describe it—communication can feel like another full-time job. But when your message is organized and clear, you lead with confidence.
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You start sharing stories ethically and beautifully across channels.
Your events raise more money.
Your supporters finally understand what you do and why it matters.
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This is what we help you build: the calm beneath the communications storm.
How We Help
If your work involves making the world a better place, we want to support you. At Small Adventures Communications, we offer a limited number of PR retainer partnerships each season for mission-driven organizations and individuals ready to show up with strategy, clarity, and heart. Whether you’re responding to timely issues or planning long-term visibility efforts, we bring experienced, thoughtful communications support to the table—so your impact gets the attention it deserves.
PR Strategy
The right strategy doesn’t shout—it steadies.
We help nonprofits, health organizations, and small businesses shape messaging that connects, builds trust, and amplifies impact. With our strategic partnership, your story gains momentum, your people find the right words, and your supporters rally behind your mission.
PR Implementation
When your team is stretched thin, the details still matter.
Hiring a senior-level PR partner means you don’t have to choose between strategy and execution. We handle the day-to-day communications—press materials, social content, media coordination—so your team can focus on the mission instead of the inbox.
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It’s steady, trusted progress that keeps your story moving.
Flexible PR Support
Not every project needs a full retainer. Some need a steady hand right when the pressure hits.
We offer customized communications support for workshops, storytelling trainings, crisis communications, and team capacity building. Perfect for organizations wanting to strengthen their systems without hiring full-time staff.
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Quick, grounded guidance—right when you need it most.
Let’s Steady Your Story
If you’re tired of spinning, juggling, and rewriting the same messages for the hundredth time, it’s time for support that feels like relief.
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Book a quick, 15-minute conversation. We’ll talk through what’s on your plate, where the bottlenecks are, and how Small Adventures can help you lead your communications with confidence again.
About Small Adventures Communications
Get to Know Us
Founded by Alexson Calahan, a public relations strategist with two decades in health and nonprofit communications. After years of guiding national campaigns and helping teams share patient stories with integrity, she built Small Adventures Communications to give purpose-driven organizations access to experienced, steady support—without the hype.
Because your story deserves more than noise; it deserves to be understood.