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.

Joe Biden and His "Friend," Paul Ryan

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Call me crazy, but I don’t think Paul Ryan is Joe Biden’s friend.During last Thursday’s Vice Presidential debate, Vice President Biden referred to Congressman Ryan as his “friend” a total of 14 times within the 90 minute slug-fest.Oh sure, Joe was smiling as he said it, which is what you usually do with friends. In fact, Joe [...]

2018-10-30T09:49:27-04:00October 16th, 2012|3 Comments

Love Story on Stage

by Chrysa SmithWhere do I begin, to tell the story of how great a love can be?It was 1970. And one of the most romantic tragedies of all times hit the big screen. Love Story, based on the book by Erich Segal, brought young love to life amidst class differences, family struggles and illness: aka reality. It starred the young Ali MacGraw as Jennifer Cavilleri --an Italian, Catholic, working-class girl from Radcliffe and [...]

2012-10-12T10:00:00-04:00October 12th, 2012|1 Comment

Taking a Stand

By Chrysa SmithElection Day is coming soon. Perhaps you've noticed those pesky campaign ads for like---the last 12 months!!! I, for one, will be glad once its all over. But in the meantime, it does get one thinking--what is it that's really meaningful to you? What would you campaign for? Vote for? Take a stand for?Personally, here are some campaign promises I'd like to hear: SLASHED dress sizes for everyone!Calorie-free chocolate by the end [...]

2012-10-11T10:00:00-04:00October 11th, 2012|0 Comments

There’s an APP for That

by Chrysa SmithAre you one of the millions who sport an IPhone? Do you know what to do with it besides make and take phone calls?OK. So you're a step up on me. I can play music, retrieve emails and voice messages, and the old fashioned phone calling and answering. But that's only a fraction of what your phone can do. I knew it, but compliments of the lady in front of me [...]

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