Community Wellness with Greet Erie Magazine
Guest name: Jesse Levy
Business name: Greet Erie Magazine
When people feel connected, supported, and seen within their community… wellness becomes about so much more than workouts, nutrition, or doctor’s appointments.
In this episode of the Erie Wellness Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Levy—entrepreneur, marketing specialist, gym owner, and community builder—to talk about his journey from building a fitness community through The Training Ground to launching Greet Erie Magazine this year.
Through Greet Erie, Jesse hopes to spotlight the people, businesses, and stories that make Erie such a special place to live while creating more connection throughout the community.
Jesse shares why Erie felt like the right place to launch the magazine, what he hopes people feel when they open it, and why community wellness often starts with relationships, belonging, and supporting one another.
In this episode, we cover:
Jesse’s background in fitness, marketing, and entrepreneurship
The story behind co-founding The Training Ground Gym
What wellness personally looks like for Jesse in this season of life
Why he launched Greet Erie Magazine
What inspired him to build a community-focused publication in Erie
The importance of local businesses, storytelling, and human connection
What kinds of people and stories Greet hopes to highlight
What Jesse has learned about people through both fitness and media
Why relationships and belonging play such a big role in overall wellbeing
The power of creating spaces where people feel seen and supported
Jesse also shares one of the biggest themes from this conversation: strong communities don’t happen by accident—they’re built through connection, shared stories, and people willing to invest in others.
This episode is your reminder: that wellness is not just personal—it’s deeply connected to the people and places around us.