Currently hosting in-person events in Charlotte NC. Will come to your city in the future. Stay tuned!

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Filled Cups hosts fun, in-person events and offers resources to help you grow in life, love, and relationships.

Friendship, Growth, and Real Connections

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The Challenges of Making Friends in Our Ultra-Digital World
We’re more “connected” than ever—but not in the ways that truly matter. These days, we spend more time behind screens than we do making real eye contact. The internet has made life more convenient, sure—but it’s also made us lonelier. Our adult lives are packed with responsibilities, and social media tricks us into thinking we’re staying in touch—when in reality, we’re drifting further apart. We’ve become pros at maintaining shallow connections, while the deeper, soul-filling ones get harder and harder to find.

Dating apps promise endless possibilities, but most people walk away feeling more discouraged than desired. Swiping fatigue is real. Conversations fizzle. Ghosting is the norm. And while it may feel like everyone’s out there living their best love lives, the truth is, many are quietly craving something deeper and more human.

That’s where Filled Cups comes in

At Filled Cups, we believe connection is at the heart of a fulfilling life. That’s why we create experiences and resources designed to help you nurture yourself and your relationships—with friends, with partners, and with your community.

Friendship Events: Our welcoming in-person gatherings make it easy to meet new people, spark genuine friendships, and expand your circle in Charlotte (with more cities coming soon!).
Personal Growth Resources: We’re building tools to help you deepen self-awareness, set healthier boundaries, and create a life that feels aligned.
Dating & Relationships (Coming Soon): Because love matters too, we’ll be offering products and resources that explore healthier dating, stronger relationships, and navigating modern love.

Whether you’re here to make friends, focus on personal growth, or explore dating with more clarity and confidence, you’ll find support at Filled Cups.

We’re continually evolving, adding new series, and listening to what our community craves most. What remains constant is our mission: to create spaces where authentic connection can truly thrive.

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Event Series

"Fernanda was an excellent host and the event was well organized and full of fun icebreaker games aimed at bringing like minded people together. Thank you for the thought and effort you put in to enabling this unique gathering and in helping to start meaningful conversations."

Jennifer K., friends event participant

"I like the concept. The games made it easier to have conversations. It was a creative, inexpensive way to spend a Friday night and meet new people."

-Janet D., singles event participant's

Friend-Matching Series

Monthly event series with a tested concept that works!

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Filled Cups is your catalyst for building real, meaningful connections.

We host in-person events—and offer the inspiration and resources you need—to help you expand your social circle, deepen your relationships, and grow both personally and professionally.

Our events for friends and singles are designed with intention, creating welcoming spaces for authentic human connection. No surface-level small talk. No awkward mingling. Just structured, heart-centered gatherings that make it easier to meet people who get you.

Filled Cups was founded by me, Fernanda Brasileiro, in 2024. The mission? To bring people out of isolation and back into the kind of relationships that actually fill their cups.

About Filled Cups

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I grew up in Brazil, where friendship, warmth, and hospitality are woven into daily life. Because my family moved around often (military dad life), I had to become good at starting over—making friends, reading the room, and connecting quickly. Those early experiences shaped me, and over the years I’ve become a bit of a connections nerd—always learning, always practicing, and always paying attention to what really brings people together.

These social skills have served me in every part of my life—from navigating new cities to building community, to fostering strong professional relationships. And on a personal level, I feel endlessly grateful for the deep friendships I’ve cultivated—and for my husband Frank, who’s not just my partner in life, but also an incredible father.

I created Filled Cups to help others experience that same sense of belonging and connection. Because I truly believe: life feels richer, safer, and more joyful when you’re surrounded by people who see you, support you, and show up for you.

Real Connections Start Here

In a world full of swiping and scrolling, Filled Cups creates intentional spaces where people meet face-to-face, share meaningful moments, and build relationships that actually matter.