The Rhythm of The Connected Hearts Experience
At the center of Connected Hearts is our signature monthly gathering in Carlsbad, where women come together for thoughtfully facilitated evenings that blend personal growth, connection, and shared joy.
Through engaging experiences, meaningful conversation, and moments of reflection, each gathering creates space for insight, laughter, and connection that feels both uplifting and real.
But the Connected Hearts experience doesn’t end when the evening does. It’s designed to nurture connection and community throughout the month.
Between gatherings, members stay connected through mid-month virtual Connection Calls – a chance to pause, check in, and stay anchored in the month’s theme – as well as Connected Hearts “Unplugged” social meetups like beach walks, coffee chats, or local outings held simply for the joy of being together.
Together, these touchpoints create a natural rhythm of connection, reflection, and friendship that extends far beyond a single evening.
What Women are Saying
The evenings are so thoughtfully run, and it’s easy to dive into open, honest conversation. I love being in community with these women and look forward to our many meetups each month.
Connect Hearts has reminded me of what I value in myself and in my friendships: authenticity, kindness, strength of character and persistence.
A fun, uplifting evening that left me with that special feeling that lingers after getting together with a group of great women for the kind of talking and laughing you do when you get together away from work, family, etc. You get to be the self that perhaps others don’t get to see out of the usual context.
The membership offers a safe place for women to get together, make new friends, and share of themselves without fear. I have not experienced anything like this before.
Start With a Gathering
Connected Hearts is a membership community, and we want you to feel at home before you commit. That’s why we invite every woman to experience a gathering first.
Come meet the women, experience the evening, and see for yourself what makes Connected Hearts feel so different. If it feels like the right fit, you’ll be invited to join.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a welcoming, thoughtfully guided evening.
- Monthly gatherings in Carlsbad
- Typically the first or second Tuesday of the month
- 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Exact location shared after registration
- Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are provided
Upcoming dates are listed on the registration page.
FAQs
Connected Hearts is designed to create genuine connection – and that happens through consistency. When the same circle of women gathers over time, conversations go deeper, it feels easier to be yourself, and relationships naturally grow. Membership also means you’re supported between our nights in Carlsbad through mid-month Connection Calls and “Unplugged” meetups, creating a rhythm of connection that turns a monthly outing into a true sense of belonging.
Free groups are built on good intentions, but without real commitment, attendance becomes inconsistent and the dynamic can drift – sometimes into the kind of drama you were hoping to leave behind. Connected Hearts is a curated, facilitated community where everyone has made a real commitment to be there. That shared investment changes everything – and it’s a big part of why the friendships that form here feel so different.
There’s also nothing to organize, host, or coordinate. Cheryl handles everything – the structure, the facilitation, the experience itself. You simply show up and enjoy the evening.
And what happens in that evening goes well beyond socializing. Each gathering is thoughtfully guided by Cheryl, whose background in psychology and coaching creates experiences where real conversation unfolds naturally, fresh perspective emerges, and you leave feeling genuinely inspired – not just like you spent “a nice night out.” That combination of connection, substance, and joy is something a casual social group simply isn’t designed to deliver.
Our members are generally in their mid-fifties to mid-sixties, though what matters most is where you are in life rather than the number of trips around the sun you’ve had. The conversations and themes reflect the experiences of women in this particular season – rediscovering themselves, reimagining what’s next, and building the kind of friendships that make this chapter feel full. If that resonates with you, you’re likely in the right place.
Our monthly themes are always fresh and relevant. Some are playful, others are deeply reflective, but all are designed to spark insightful conversation and meaningful personal growth.
Upcoming and past themes include:
- Becoming Your Own Best Friend: Learning to treat yourself with the same kindness, patience, and loyalty you’d offer a treasured friend – because that relationship changes everything.
- How to Be the Friend You Seek: Exploring the small but powerful habits that turn good intentions into the kind of friendship that actually lasts.
- The Art of Saying No: Letting go of what no longer fits so you can make space for what does.
- The Confidence to Speak Up: Finding your voice and communicating with clarity and confidence.
- Befriending Your Changing Body: Style and self-care ideas that help you feel effortlessly fabulous from the inside out.
- The Power of Values: Navigating life’s transitions by staying aligned with what matters most to you.
- The Gift of Self-Compassion: Simple practices to silence your inner critic and boost your everyday joy.
- Redefining Your Next Chapter: Discovering new possibilities and shaping a midlife that is authentically yours.
We share full pricing details after your guest experience – because honestly, it makes the most sense once you’ve felt what happens in the room. We’d rather you experience it first and decide from there. What we can tell you is that your membership covers far more than one evening – it’s a full month of connection, including your signature in-person gathering, a mid-month virtual Connection Call, and casual Unplugged social meetups in between.
Connected Hearts offers a few different ways to participate – including six-month and twelve-month membership options, as well as a Flex Pass for women who want to experience multiple gatherings before fully committing.
Yes. All members agree to our Connected Hearts Promise – a simple set of values that shape the kind of community we want to create together. It’s about being respectful, kind, and supportive; keeping our space non-judgmental; and making it easy for everyone to feel welcome. These shared commitments help ensure our gatherings stay positive, authentic, and meaningful for everyone.
