The Ripple Effect: Meet Arielle Leavitt

When life handed Arielle Levitt a struggling family medical practice after her father's stroke, she turned to the one piece of advice that would forever change her entrepreneurial journey: "create a business card and network." Living in South Florida, she transformed the business by forging genuine connections within her local community.The path wasn't straightforward. As Arielle found herself drowning in business cards and spending countless hours writing personalized introductions between contacts, she recognized a fundamental problem facing networkers everywhere. Excel spreadsheets weren't cutting it, and existing platforms didn't address the organizational nightmare of maintaining meaningful business relationships. This frustration birthed Ripple Networking—an innovative app that organizes connections by events and streamlines introductions. Self-described as "not a techie person" who asks her 70-year-old mother for technology help, Arielle's strength lies in understanding human connections. Her insight that networking isn't just about business transactions but building relationships that often evolve into friendships shapes everything she does—from her physical therapy practice, MedAmerica, to The Connector podcast and now the Ripple Networking app.For those intimidated by networking, especially introverts, Arielle offers a refreshing perspective: start with just one person. That singular connection can create a ripple effect leading to countless opportunities. Her commitment to making networking accessible explains why the app remains free—because she believes everyone deserves the chance to connect and grow their business regardless of means or background. Download Ripple Networking today and transform how you build your professional community.Getrippleapp.comInstagram @[email protected] Living is a community podcast for Palm Beach to Parkland. Are You A Local Business, Resident, Leader or Non-Profit?  If so, we would love to have you on the podcast! Go to www.locallivingpodcast.com for all of the info.