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.

    A Little Less Freedom, Please

    The arguments will continue ad nauseam, until the next horrific killing. Last month, it was people enjoying a night out in an Orlando night club. Last week, a sniper took the lives of police officers in Dallas with an automatic weapon. I'm sick of it. All of the killing. And I don't care what anyone says, Yes, it's the nut with the gun, BUT IT'S ALSO THE GUN. Generally, I stay away from [...]

    2018-10-30T09:39:49-04:00July 14th, 2016|0 Comments

      Food, Fun, and Wise Women–June 30th!

      Are you ready for a great night with your friends enjoying wine and munchies? Oh, and learning some great info, too! This Thursday June 30, 4 fabulous ladies (and yes, I’m tooting my own horn–why not?!) will meet in Langhorne from 6-8 PM for a fun and informative evening geared towards women. The ticket price of $20 has been extended through June 30. Women often find themselves in a care-taker role, both in [...]

      2018-10-30T09:39:51-04:00June 27th, 2016|0 Comments

        Cleaning Up Your Self-Talk

        I talk to myself a lot. And I'm pretty sure you do, too. Sometimes, I'm trying to talk out why the heck I walked into the kitchen: "What did I come in here for?" Other times, I'm talking about what I'm going to make for dinner: "Maybe I can do pasta tonight." Those are the benign chats. Yet it's not always that innocent. Sometimes, my self-talk seems designed to beat me up, even [...]

        2018-10-30T09:39:52-04:00May 26th, 2016|0 Comments

          An Almost Perfect Vacation

          [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Me and Dave enjoying Florida, as evidenced by Dave smiling. He usually looks like someone's sticking bamboo shoots under his fingernails in photos. Ultimately, it was the bathrooms. After nearly 35 years of marriage, with the anniversary coming upon us in June, my husband, Dave, and I decided [...]

          2018-10-30T09:39:54-04:00April 18th, 2016|0 Comments

          The Need for Indulgence

          Whatever it is--a manicure, a spa day, a piece of chocolate, or even a new lipstick--indulgence is a must for women, and one we too often forget. Heck, we don't forget it; it never registers to begin with! We're busy, over-worked, tired, and we don't take care of ourselves. The good news is, it doesn't take much. But we have to put ourselves, and a little indulgence, on the program. Click here to check [...]

          2018-10-30T09:39:56-04:00April 11th, 2016|0 Comments

            The Ghosts of Easters Past

            White vinegar. As scents go, it's hardly one that you'd think would elicit fond memories. But I'm literally sitting here crying as I think of the ghosts of Easters past. Any mother who celebrated Easter with her kids, at least when my kids were young, remembers the smell of white vinegar. It was the essential component when dyeing Easter eggs. That's what we did back in the day, before those mesh bags filled [...]

            2018-10-30T09:39:56-04:00March 21st, 2016|0 Comments
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