A STORY THAT MOVES WITH YOU

Good Miami and Impact.Edition present Who Is Miami — a public storytelling exhibition now live across IKE Smart City kiosks in the heart of Miami. This dynamic digital campaign, running March 20 – April 17, celebrates our collective impact through the lens of community voices often left out of traditional narratives.

“Miami’s heart beats in the stories of its people — a tapestry woven from diverse cultures, voices, and dreams,” says Corey Favor, Sr. Director of Community Engagement at IKE Smart City. “We are honored to support and celebrate the Who Is Miami campaign on our IKE kiosks — these stories honor this vibrant city’s spirit.”

Spanning neighborhoods from Brickell to Downtown to Wynwood, Who Is Miami brings everyday heroes into the public eye — right where life unfolds.

The campaign’s mission: to make stories of belonging, resilience, and transformation visible to all. These are the people redefining what Miami stands for — and their stories aren’t just told, they’re felt.

The 2025 exhibition features changemakers from the latest print collection, Human to Human, published by Impact.Edition. Among them: Paola Barranco, co-founder of Glass for Life, advocating for circular zero-waste solutions; Sandra Bermudez of The Lucy Project, advancing access to literacy education for Miami’s children; Laura Mercier, the dedicated music educator and founder of Miami Sound Space, using music education to transform lives; Rose Adams, fighting for housing justice for displaced residents of Annie Coleman 14, and more. 

Wilbert "Treetop" Tillman | Photo by Greg Clark

One of the exhibition’s works highlights the importance of preserving cultural legacy and remembering what shaped us. “I Played Here,” a photo project led by Greg Clark, honors Overtown’s rich musical heritage and its neighborhood’s profound impact on American music history.

“I Played Here” was recently recognized with The Ellies Award, which celebrates visual artists who strengthen Miami’s cultural landscape.

“I hope these stories and photographs create a vivid and immersive experience for the community, inviting them to reflect on Miami’s present and past, and to celebrate its resilience,” adds Greg Clark, the founder of Good Miami Project — an initiative offering pro-bono photoshoots for Miami-based nonprofits, capturing the people and moments behind their missions.

Who Is Miami is a long-standing collaboration between Impact.Edition and Good Miami. In 2023, the storytelling project made its debut at 80+ bus stops and the Brightline Miami Station, generating over 2.5 million impressions in just one month. Since then, it has traveled to the Green Library at Florida International University, the Social Impact Lab at Lynn University, and the iconic Books & Books in Coral Gables. These storytelling programs have been generously supported by the Green Family Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Later this year, the campaign will also launch in the Miami Beach area.

The idea to bring untold stories into public spaces came to Impact.Edition several years ago, as the team creatively searched for more meaningful and engaging ways to reach the hearts and minds of their audience. The local publication blends solutions-focused journalism, visual storytelling, and community engagement to spark emotional resonance and foster human-to-human connection in an increasingly divided world.

“I believe that one good story — one powerful photo — can make a profound impact on someone’s life. It can uplift, inspire, or ignite action,” says Yulia Strokova, founder and publisher of Impact.Edition. “By placing these narratives in public spaces, we invite people to see themselves and each other — through stories that reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we co-work to preserve our legacy while finding shared humanity, kindness, and hope.”