The Blogger Union has partnered with CreativeMornings/Miami for a collaborative storytelling marathon. Tune in to read the story of our city told by local creatives, bloggers and entrepreneurs. Each week, a different member of CreativeMornings will take over to post what inspires them about South Florida. Do you want to take over the CreativeMornings/Miami blog and share your take on our community? Email Paola at info@thebloggerunion.com and we’ll get working on it!
The Morning Momentum series asks creatives across the city to share a “Morning Moment” – an image of something unique, odd, enriching or detracting from their morning routine.
Today – selected founders of the city’s creative agencies.
Curated by Azhar Chougle, a designer, developer and newcomer in Miami, FL. He created Hatch · Miami, a directory of creative essentials and excellent creative in the magic city.
Ben Coppelman

In a world turned upside down by a child, mornings with my son remind me that an upside down world is far more beautiful.
Ben Coppelman is the founder and creative director of MRKT, a boutique design firm born and bred in Miami, and nourished by its vibrant community.
openmrkt.com
Seth Labenz

Detail of a Royal Palm frond — part of my morning routine of rounding up downed fronds surrounding our house before heading to the office.
Seth Labenz is a principal and co-founder of the New York / Miami design agency Topos Graphics and the creative director of the Miami publishing imprint Jai-Alai Books.
toposgraphics.com
jai-alaibooks.com
Jourdan Binder

This is Kahlua, she is something unique, odd, enriching and detracting from my morning routine.
Jourdan Binder is a managing partner of The Workshop Collective. Miami native, professional consumer, and born to create.
workshopcollective.com
Erika Morales

Nuns at Ikea.
Co-founder and Principal of Lemon Yellow, Erika Morales has more than 15 years of experience across branding, design and digital, working with wide-ranging local, national and international clients.
lemonyellow.com
Paola Diaz

Meet Stark, my mid morning distraction and creative inspiration.
Paola Diaz is the founder and creative director of Maas, a Miami based graphic design & branding studio.
maas4studio.com