Stories From the Top

Episode 75 - Cynthia Weiss & Joy Marx - The Power of in-person in a digital worldCynthia Weiss is the executive director of the Philadelphia Ad Club, the Philadelphia region’s most inclusive membership organization representing the marketing, communications and creative community. Joy Marx is a 3 time Emmy award winning producer and director of strategic partnerships at Center City Film & Video, a family owned video and film production company that has been creating incredible video content for more than 40 years.In this episode Cynthia and Joy talk about what the landscape of advertising in the Philadelphia region looks like, who makes up the Philadelphia Ad Club, how the club has changed since their recent re-brand, and how someone looking to join can become a member.To learn more about the Philadelphia Ad Club visit www.philadelphiaadclub.comTo learn more about Center City Film & Video visit www.ccfv.com

David Ryle is Director of Programs at Trellis for Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a better future through growth, community, and sustainable impact. In this episode, David explains how community gardens serve as living classrooms where students of all ages learn life skills and workforce readiness through hands-on experience. He also shares how Trellis partners with schools and local organizations to grow and deliver fresh produce directly to nearby food pantries, while empowering youth through leadership and entrepreneurship programs that create long-term pathways for investing in and sustaining their own communities. To learn more about David and Trellis for Tomorrow visit trellis4tomorrow.org © 2026 edgeofcinema.com

Christine Miles is a keynote speaker, thought leader, author, founder & CEO of EQuipt, and the developer of The Listening Path, the first scalable system for teaching listening as a foundational skill. In this episode Christine dives into why listening is so important, how it can affect company culture, and the challenges of learning to listen.To learn more about Christine and The Listening Path visit www.christinemileslistens.com © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

Christine Miles is a keynote speaker, thought leader, author, founder & CEO of EQuipt, and the developer of The Listening Path, the first scalable system for teaching listening as a foundational skill. In this episode Christine tells the story of what sparked her interest and passion for listening, how listening changes how we view communication, the importance of coaching listening in organizations, and much more.To learn more about Chrstine and The Listening Path visit www.christinemileslistens.com © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

John McLoughin is the founder of Andy’s Big Heart, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing hope and healing to those affected by eating disorders. With more than 28.8 million Americans impacted, John shares how Andy’s Big Heart is creating a compassionate community, expanding access to care, and building a future where no one has to face their recovery journey alone.To learn more about Andy’s Big Heart visit www.andysbigheart.org

Raelyn Harman is the Founder and Executive Director of Teachers’ Teammates, a nonprofit based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The organization provides free school supplies to students and teachers in public, charter, and parochial schools where at least 65% of students qualify for the National School Lunch Program.In this episode, Raelyn shares why these programs are so vital and how they work — from collecting donations to distributing essential supplies to classrooms throughout the community.To learn more or make a donation, visit teachersteammates.org © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

Jim Jacobs is an industry leader in the field of market research and the CEO of Focus Insite, a qualitative market research recruitment company specializing in consumer, B2B, medical, and technical studies. In this third and final episode with Jim, he dives into how he built his professional network, how he’s tied his networking into his global travel, and he also offers up some wisdom to anyone who is looking to grow their own professional network. To learn more about Jim and Focus Insite visit www.focusinsite.com  © 2025 edgeofcinema.com

Jim Jacobs is an industry leader in the field of market research and the CEO of Focus Insite, a qualitative market research recruitment company specializing in consumer, B2B, medical, and technical studies. In this episode Jim explains what market research is, what kind of business can benefit from it, and what the advantages are to hiring a specialized market research company. Along with this Jim tells some fascinating market research stories from recognizable brands such as Apple, Roblox, and Chevy. He also offers up advice for any business who is considering launching their own research campaign.  To learn more about Jim and Focus Insite visit www.focusinsite.com  © 2025 edgeofcinema.com