Connected Hearts in Carlsbad: Creating Deep Friendships in Midlife with Cheryl Dillon

On this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Cheryl Dillon, founder and CEO of Funderful Experiences and creator of Connected Hearts—a membership community for women in their 50s and 60s in North County (Carlsbad-based).Cheryl shares her path from New Jersey to Chicago to San Diego, her early work in corporate roles and IT recruiting, and how she and her husband Joe became entrepreneurs—first running a children’s cooking school franchise, then launching Equitable Mediation to help couples divorce without lawyers. Cheryl also became a divorce coach, offering emotional support and co-parenting guidance during the process.Now, she’s building something new: a welcoming, confidential community that blends personal growth + meaningful conversation + fun, designed for women who want deeper friendships and a more connected midlife.You’ll also hear about Cheryl’s weekly newsletter, The Uplift, and how listeners can “test drive” Connected Hearts with a one-time guest pass before joining.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows! Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting