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.

Nice Work If You Can Get It

by Chrysa SmithCan anyone really beat a Rodgers & Hammerstein or Ira Gershwin show? In the world of musicals, I think not--at least not often. And such was the case this week as I treated myself to see Matthew Broderick sing and dance his way into your heart in Broadway's big hit (compliments of Ira Gershwin): Nice Work if You Can Get It. And I 'got it' in a matter of 25 minutes'It' [...]

2018-10-30T09:50:38-04:00August 3rd, 2012|1 Comment

An Amusing Night Out

by Chrysa SmithI'm always amused by restaurants with a view.Having something to look at besides your dining companion gives you that little extra sense of special-like you're on vacation; only you get to go home and sleep in your own wonderful, comfy bed with clean sheets.On 14th and Arch Street in Philadelphia is LeMeridien Hotel. And I'm sure they have clean sheets. But it was just a short ride from home to try [...]

2018-10-30T09:50:40-04:00August 2nd, 2012|1 Comment

Sex–The Other Olympic Sport

By: Mary Fran Bontempo(with some really funny lines contributed by Laura Bontempo)To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.So that’s where Vegas got its motto.To an outsider, the Olympics represent excellence in athletics, competition and a chance for the world to show the best of itself for two all-too-brief weeks every few years.For the Olympians themselves, it represents the ultimate opportunity to excel at their sport, a chance [...]

2018-10-30T09:50:42-04:00July 31st, 2012|2 Comments

A Uniform Faux Pas–Picture of the Week Part 2

So, is it me, or do the U.S. women's Olympic uniforms seem oddly reminiscent of the attire of one imaginary little French girl? (See below.)Really, Ralph, this is the best you could come up with? I've got more attractive stuff in my closet.What's your take on the U.S. uniforms? Click "comments" below and share!     

2018-10-30T09:50:47-04:00July 29th, 2012|2 Comments
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