Life is Better When Our Relationships are Better.

Fresh insights, practical tools, and intentionally designed experiences that help people build stronger, more satisfying relationships that make life richer.

Why Relationships Matter

We all know that eating well, staying active and taking care of our mental health are important for our overall health. But there’s another equally important piece that’s often overlooked: our relationships.

Decades of research show that social connection plays a significant role in our health and longevity.¹

But it’s not simply about having people in our lives. The quality of those relationships matters. Healthy, satisfying relationships can make life richer, more enjoyable and more fulfilling.

That’s why relationships are at the heart of everything we create at Funderful Experiences.

¹ World Health Organization, Commission on Social Connection, 2025.

Speaking

Real relationships. Real-life challenges. Conversations people actually want to have.

Cheryl brings warmth, humor and fresh perspective to conversations about the relationships that matter most, what helps them thrive and what gets in the way.

Every presentation blends storytelling and audience interaction with practical tools participants can apply right away, creating a room buzzing with laughter, lively discussion and genuine connection.

Collaborations

Let’s create something people will still be talking about weeks later!

I collaborate with businesses and organizations to create experiences that get people talking, laughing and participating while building a stronger sense of community.

Each collaboration is designed to delight your audience, reflect your brand and make your business one people remember, rave about and want to return to again and again.

Connected Hearts

Connected Hearts is a community in coastal North County San Diego for women who refuse to let life get smaller.

It’s a warm, welcoming place to build friendships, grow, share new experiences and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

In Their Own Words

Cheryl’s talk on the Power of Genuine Connection was one of the most fun and interactive presentations we’ve had at Rotary. She has a rare ability to speak straight to the heart – her humor, authenticity, and practical wisdom left me with a new perspective on how I show up in my conversations. I’d recommend her to any group looking for a speaker who helps people truly connect while having fun doing it.
Gayle Tweedy, Rotary Club of Carlsbad
I’ll be honest, when Cheryl started leading us through some of the exercises, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It felt a little outside my comfort zone at first. But once we got into it, the value became crystal clear. Two months later, I’m still using what I learned that day in my conversations.

Cheryl has a gift for making practical, meaningful skills genuinely accessible, and even fun. I’d recommend her to any group that wants to walk away with tools they’ll actually use.

Brian Crumbaker, Rotary Club of Carlsbad
Connected Hearts has reinforced for me that there is a community of support, friendship, and laughter out there if you open yourself up to it.

Participating is like receiving a superhero cape. It makes me feel brave, but also wrapped in comfort and warmth.

Annette W., Connected Hearts Member

Funderful in Action

Let’s Stay Connected

Some conversations don’t end when you leave a gathering or finish reading a page.

A few times each month, I share real talk, fresh perspectives, and practical tools for building stronger, more satisfying relationships.