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.

In Search of the Perfect Kosher Dill or a Reason

by Chrysa SmithYou know I grew up in NYC---Queens, NY to be exact. That's the land of Jerry Seinfeld, Fran Dresher and other rich and famous who I know right well, have had their fair share of kosher dills over the years. It's only natural as a deli-goer in the Big Apple.I share that part of their histories. As a kid, I would love going to the deli counter. I'd get the job [...]

2012-08-30T10:00:00-04:00August 30th, 2012|2 Comments

A Pain in the Royal Butt

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.Well, Harry, I guess what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas after all.Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past week (something I’m sure Prince Harry wishes he could do), you’ve seen them.“Them” in this case refers to two things: the pictures of a naked Prince Harry cavorting in Las Vegas and the butt cheeks [...]

2018-10-30T09:49:53-04:00August 28th, 2012|4 Comments

The Long & Winding Road

by Chrysa SmithOf course, they say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. That's why, I suppose that marriage is a twisted up, knotted, curvy line between 'I do' and uhm, 'Till death do us part.' Otherwise, it'd be too easy. Everyone would be doing it. And it would virtually eliminate the need for self-help gurus, therapists, alcohol distributors.So, what exactly does a long marital road look like? Do you [...]

2018-10-30T09:50:02-04:00August 24th, 2012|0 Comments

There Goes the Neighborhood

by Chrysa SmithTiger Woods with a pink golf bag? Bubba Watson in a skirt? Hold the phone! Actually who you are seeing is Darla Moore and Condeleeza Rice. Because believe it or not, these are the first two women who have been granted membership at the all-boys club: Augusta National.The 80 year old club has been home to the Masters: a pinnacle of golf performance. And up until about 10 years ago, there [...]

2018-10-30T09:50:03-04:00August 23rd, 2012|0 Comments
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