Our Story
Two sisters bringing real-world influencer marketing, talent management, and brand execution straight to Jacksonville.
The Origin
Let's be real: Jacksonville has so much potential, but local brands are tired of burning budgets on empty reach. Creators have the local influence, brands have the products, but the execution was broken — until now.
Story Local was built by sisters sitting right at the intersection of influencer culture and corporate brand strategy. Separated by eight years, this Millennial and Gen Z duo bring different playbooks to the table — delivering multi-generational insight that keeps your brand moving at the speed of culture.
We didn't learn influencer marketing from a TikTok course or a quick YouTube tutorial. We do this for a living.
The Founders
Founder — Partnerships + Influencer Marketing
Avianca Manning brings real-world influencer management experience to the creator ecosystem at Story Local. In her day-to-day she's actively managing top-tier creators, negotiating multi-six and seven-figure brand deals, and protecting talent through every stage of a campaign. She's locked in campaigns with major global powerhouses like Walmart, Shea Moisture, Clorox, Fashion Nova, and more.
Co-Founder — Community + Brand Strategy
Aaliyah Manning brings that Gen Z, boardroom perspective that makes brands actually say YES. During her 9-to-5, she leads the corporate brand community strategy and executes high-budget PR activations for one of the largest beauty brands in the world. She knows how to translate complex campaign goals into measurable results that hold up in any executive budget review.
Work With Us
Whether you're a brand looking for your next creator match or a creator ready to get on the radar — the door is open.
