Get to know your connections expert

A bit about me, in list form:

1. I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I moved to the US at the age of 19 to attend college.

2. Graduated from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!)

3. Married young and divorced young. Have 2 kids from my first marriage who are now college age and still live at home.

4. Re-married in 2014 to my hubby Frank (seen kissing me in the wedding picture above).

5. Frank and I met Salsa dancing and we still dance to this day.

6. We have a sweet boy who brings the family a lot of joy. Frank is a fantastic father and I feel I won the husband lottery.

7. I enjoy practicing a lot of hobbies and pursing creative projects. There seems to be no end to my pursuit of ideas and learning.

8. I love learning languages. Currently working on Italian, which is my 5th language.

9. During childhood and adolescence, my family moved often due to my father serving in the Brazilian Air force. My sisters and I had to get really good at making new friends in new cities.

10. As an adult I discovered a talent for building relationships, connecting with people, and connecting people to each other. It comes naturally to me and it gives me pleasure to help others form connections!

11. I've been hosting events over the past 12 years in which people connect, learn, and form quality friendships.

12. After a lot of soul-searching, I decided to start Filled Cups in an effort to help people live rich emotional lives through great friendships and fulfilling romantic partnerships.

    If you would like to get to know me more, feel free to email me at fernanda@filledcups.com

    I'd love to hear from you!