Building communities where authentic connection drives professional growth
Community architect & Relationship strategist
I am Arielle.
Community architect and relationship strategist with a proven track record of building authentic connections and fostering meaningful networks across San Diego's professional and social landscapes. Specializes in creating inclusive spaces where professionals can thrive through genuine relationship-building, strategic networking, and community-driven experiences.
Pitch-A-Friend
Chief Wingwoman
Key Achievements
Facilitated structured networking events where attendees pitch others rather than themselves, coached participants on effective advocacy techniques and authentic testimonial delivery and created welcoming environment that reduces networking anxiety and imposter syndrome
Impact
Transformed networking from transactional exchanges into community-building experiences by empowering people to celebrate each other's achievements and capabilities, resulting in stronger, more authentic professional connections.
Pioneered innovative networking concept where participants advocate for their friends' talents, businesses, and capabilities, flipping traditional self-promotion dynamics on its head.
Candor Club
Founder
Founded and launched Candor Club as a platform for authentic, vulnerable conversations in professional settings. Created a safe space where individuals can engage in meaningful dialogue beyond surface-level networking.
Key Achievements
Designed event formats that encourage deeper connections and lasting professional relationships, and established brand identity centered on transparency, vulnerability, and genuine human connection.
Impact
Created lasting professional and personal relationships among members, with documented instances of business partnerships, mentorships, and collaborative projects emerging from connections made through Candor Club events.
The Revival Network Founder
Established comprehensive networking platform designed to revitalize professional communities and create sustainable connection ecosystems in San Diego.
Key Achievements
Built infrastructure for ongoing member engagement beyond individual events, created pathways for emerging professionals to connect with established industry leaders and developed partnerships with local businesses and venues to expand network reach
Impact
Fostered vibrant professional community where members actively support each other's growth, share opportunities, and collaborate across industries, creating measurable economic and social value for participants.
The Group - North Park
Co-Host
Key Achievements
Coordinated regular meetups and networking sessions in North Park neighborhood, facilitated meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, and maintained community engagement through consistent communication and follow-up
Impact
Strengthened North Park's professional ecosystem by creating regular touchpoints for community members to connect, collaborate, and support local business growth.
Co-led San Diego chapter of national networking organization, bringing structure and consistency to local professional community building efforts.
Parlay House
Chief Relationship Officer
Served as primary architect of member relationships and community culture for San Diego's premier women's social club and coworking space. Developed and executed member onboarding experience ensuring seamless integration into community and created frameworks for members to build meaningful relationships within the community
Key Achievements
Served as primary point of contact for member needs, conflict resolution, and community feedback, cultivated partnerships with local businesses, thought leaders, and organizations, and managed member experience from inquiry through renewal, maintaining high retention rates. Maintained active pulse on community health through regular member check-ins and feedback collection and built referral networks among members resulting in documented business growth and collaboration.
Impact
Operated from belief that thriving communities emerge when individual members feel seen, valued, and connected to something larger than themselves—translating this philosophy into tangible programs and touchpoints that fostered belonging and mutual support.
