Cher Knebel, Founder
Cher is a social connection advocate, author and speaker with 30+ years working as a communications expert, advising small businesses to large corporations. Her true calling is helping people feel less alone. Cher's inspiration for the topic of social connection came after she was asked in 2010 to speak on Preparing for the Holidays and Curbing Holiday Chaos at a large women's group. In preparing for her speech, she found a treasure trove of happiness research articles pertaining to connecting with others.
Cher received her certificate in Happiness Studies the same year she launched Living Happily Connected.com in 2013. She speaks and writes books and blogs on the topic of social connection, in addition to her communications position in the health care industry. Cher loves to garden, bake/cook and entertain at home for family and friends. She and Brian remain close to their two adult daughters, Erica and Christina, who both work in the mental health industry.
Brian Knebel, VP Marketing and Product Development
Brian is a technology and marketing guru and helps Cher get the word out about Living Happily Connected. He is also a contributing writer and writes on a variety of topics including global connection and male friendship.
A lifelong tennis player, Brian is a competitive player and teaches high school tennis around his full-time job in the financial services industry.
He is also a proud "Girl Dad" and is his daughters' biggest cheerleader, along with supporting Cher.
Our Mission
At LHC, we are passionate about all things that promote positive social connection. This website is dedicated to helping others by sharing lessons we've learned, research we've read, and providing tools and resources we have created or found for our community.
How to Get the Most from Our Website
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- Read our blog posts on a variety of social connection topics.
- Join our community to stay connected with us! Sign up for our updates, which gives you a first look at new products, tips and related challenges, and lets you know the latest with LHC.
- Peruse our catalog of Heartful and Happy products.
- Check out Withering to Flourishing, Cher's first book and her newest release, Your Social Connection Guidebook.
- Share your story. If you prioritize your social health, tell us what you do so we can inspire others! Reach out to us on Instagram or through our contact form.
- Follow us on social media at Instagram and Substack.
