About Mary Fran Bontempo

MARY FRAN BONTEMPO is a speaker, author and humorist who teaches audiences to control their most powerful influence: Self-Talk. Author of The Woman’s Book of Dirty Words, and Not Ready for Granny Panties, Mary Fran proves small changes in self-talk yield big life changes, allowing individuals to redefine their lives both professionally and personally in a rapidly changing world. A Huffington Post and Thrive Global contributor, and regular columnist for Women’s Voices Magazine and Best Kept Self, Mary Fran inspires and motivates readers and listeners to tame the self-talk beast, leading them to personal and professional renewal and success. After thirty years’ experience as owner of a full-service recruiting firm, and finding herself in the middle of a perfect life storm—turning 50, a crashing economy, and most devastating, a son with serious addiction issues—Mary Fran created the blog, Not Ready for Granny Panties, authoring two books in the series and developing a life-affirming brand full of practical wisdom and wit. A frequent media guest and speaker, audiences delight in her empowering and entertaining message.

Joey Fortman and NRFGP on BEN FM!

Joey Fortman is a Real Mom. A Real Mom who does all the traditional "mom" things, but adds the life of a media expert to the mix. Joey is the founder of Real Mom Media, and has been featured on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, The Talk and more, bringing her take on parenting to a national audience.Joey's son, Boston, came into Joey's and her husband's life in 2008, and like most women, [...]

2018-10-30T09:49:20-04:00October 24th, 2012|2 Comments

Brad Pitt Isn’t Wearing Any Clothes

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow, below. Does anyone know what the hell he's talking about?Angelina Jolie and their brood of six kids under the age of ten have finally driven Brad Pitt insane.At least I'm hoping that's what's going on.Featured in a new commercial for the classic perfume Chanel No. 5, Pitt, looking homeless, as usual, has finally completed the illusion(?) by rambling [...]

2018-10-30T09:49:21-04:00October 23rd, 2012|0 Comments

A Remote Mystery

By: Mary Fran Bontempo At age 77, my mother is going to learn Spanish. No, she’s not traveling to a foreign country; she’s only going to her bedroom, where Spanish has become a necessity. And though it would be exciting to think it’s about an international golden-years romance, it’s not that, either. It’s The Big Bang Theory. Again, lest you think I’m referring to an intellectual pursuit, I’m talking about the TV show. [...]

2018-10-30T09:49:24-04:00October 21st, 2012|0 Comments

Argo–A Movie Review

The frenzied mob breached the American Embassy's wall in Iran on November 4, 1979.And the world held its breath for 444 days.I held my breath, too, as I watched the re-enactment of the terrifying scene in the new release, Argo, brought to the screen by director and star, Ben Affleck.But Argo is not the tale of the hostage crisis as it was related publicly back in 1979. Rather, it's the incredible true story [...]

2018-10-30T09:49:25-04:00October 19th, 2012|0 Comments

A Classic

by Chrysa SmithWalk into a restaurant and see the linen tablecloths. Sense the soft lighting. Warm up near a central stone fireplace. And listen to the tinkling of classic tunes on the piano. Are you in NYC? Philly? Boston? Actually, it's Buckingham, PA---right outside of Doylestown.It all began when we were looking for something soothing, good, continental and not too far from home. I ran through my mental list of eateries in the [...]

2018-10-30T09:49:26-04:00October 18th, 2012|0 Comments
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