From Broken to Brilliant: Embracing Resilience with Mary Fran Bontempo

How do you turn life’s toughest challenges into opportunities for growth and brilliance? In this inspiring interview, I chat with Mary Fran Bontempo, author, speaker, and co-founder of Brilliantly Resilient, about her journey through adversity and the transformative process of building resilience. Mary Fran shares her personal story of navigating her son’s addiction and how she turned that experience into a teachable system that empowers others to reclaim their lives.

We explore:

• The pivotal moment that inspired Mary Fran’s book, From Broken to Brilliant.
• The foundational steps of her Brilliantly Resilient framework and how it can help anyone facing challenges.
• Why taking imperfect action is the key to moving forward in any situation.
• The importance of releasing shame, embracing failure, and controlling what you can.
• Her insights on self-publishing, building a platform, and sharing your story authentically.

Mary Fran’s wisdom and humor will leave you inspired to find your own brilliance, no matter what life throws your way.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Explore From Broken to Brilliant: https://amzn.to/49PNrzM (affiliate link)
• Learn more about Mary Fran’s work: brilliantlyresilient.net and maryfranbontempo.com.
• Connect with Mary Fran on LinkedIn: Mary Fran Bontempo.
• Follow her on Instagram and Facebook under @maryfranbontempo.

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