Be More Than Resilient…

BE BRILLIANTLY RESILIENT

Helping capable women step out of the Responsible Woman Trap—and start including themselves again

Are You a Responsible Woman?

You Do Everything for Everyone Else. But What About You?

You’re responsible. Capable.
Dependable. The one people count on.

And that’s not a flaw. In fact, it’s likely what has allowed you to build the life you have.

But for many women, responsibility doesn’t stay contained. It expands. Gradually. Quietly. Until it starts to include things you never consciously chose:

  • Managing what others feel
  • Keeping everything on track
  • Making sure nothing falls apart

 

And because you can handle it, you do.

Over time, it becomes harder to see what’s actually yours and what you’ve simply taken on.

This is what I call The Responsible Woman Trap.

Not because responsibility is wrong, but because it can become automatic, invisible, and all-consuming
without you ever deciding that’s what you wanted.

The solution isn’t about doing less. It’s about deciding what you carry.

Because the goal isn’t to stop being responsible. It’s to make sure your responsibility includes you.

If this resonates, start here, with a simple Reset with Resilience Guide you can download for free today.

 

Your Resilience and Brilliance Resource Center!

Uncover Your Resilience and discover your brilliance

Life Doesn’t Go as Planned. That’s Where Your Brilliance Begins.

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “This isn’t how it was supposed to go…” — welcome. You’re in exactly the right place.

The Brilliantly Resilient Mini-Course Series helps you tap into your resilience, rediscover your strength, and uncover the brilliance that’s been there all along — even when life throws you a sucker punch (or several).

In three bite-sized but powerful courses — Reset with Resilience, Rise and Thrive, and Reveal Your Brilliance — you’ll learn to:

  • Reset your mindset, focusing on your values and what you can control.
  • Rise with confidence using small, imperfect actions that move you forward.
  • Reveal your Brilliance as you discover the sweet spot where your strengths, skills, and passions meet.

 

Each course meets you where you are in your Responsible Woman journey — starting over, starting fresh, or just starting to believe in yourself again. Because resilience isn’t about bouncing back — it’s about building forward.

And your escape from The Responsible Woman trap? It starts here.

CLICK HERE to explore the Brilliantly Resilient Mini-Course Series and start your next chapter.
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Want to learn how to uncover your Resilience and discover your Brilliance? In From Broken to Brilliant I’ll teach you how to come through challenges not broken, but Brilliant. Packed with tools, strategies, and humor (yes, it’s funny!) it’s a blueprint to uncover your Resilience and discover your Brilliance–bringing them along to every part of your life! Join me and…Let’s be Brilliantly Resilient together!
 

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Are You Ready to Make This Your Most Brilliant Year Yet?

We’ll show you how to uncover your Resilience, discover your Brilliance and come through challenges Brilliant, not broken! Join us and check out the programs and resources below, and be sure to take a look at our new Masterclass Series, with special programs for you!

 

 

 

 

Completely self-contained and packed with tools and strategies to start you on your Brilliantly Resilient journey! Learn at your own pace. Get started TODAY! 

 

 

 

     

    
     

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What They’re Saying…

 

“Resilience is essential to success. But when you take it a step further and add your Brilliance—that’s bringing the heat! With heart and humor, Kristin and Mary Fran have taken their sucker punches and created a Brilliantly Resilient mission that proves everyone can Reset, Rise and Reveal their Brilliance to the world.”    John Lee Dumas—Host of Entrepreneurs on Fire

 

“I am thrilled that Mary Fran and Kristin are writing again all with the intention to propel women into believing in themselves, honoring their journey and bravely moving forward towards their goals.  Their movement is inspiring, and they are filled with such deep passion for making a positive difference that it moves and makes those around them lift up and inspire others to do the same.”   Violette de Ayala—Founder of FemCity, Best Selling Author of The Self-Guided Guru

 

“Resetting your mindset is no easy task. But with Brilliantly Resilient, Mary Fran and Kristin help lead you to uncover your Brilliance by taking small, accessible and actionable steps leading to big results that reflect your values, beliefs and strengths. They’re also funny, approachable and completely relatable. ‘Game Changers’ for sure!” Rob Angel, Author of Game Changer and Creator of Pictionary

 

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It’s here!!! Brilliantly Resilient, the book, arrived to rave reviews! A Hot New Release on Amazon and a top 100 Best Seller (next to Deepak Chopra!) this book is the perfect gift to give yourself and those you love! Order yours today!!!

 

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Sometimes life just sucks. The question is: Are you just visiting or are you going to live there?                                                                      – Mary Fran Bontempo

 

Kristin Smedley and Mary Fran Bontempo

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Kristin’s TEDx!
 

 

Mary Fran’s TEDx (Well, one of them; she has two–and she loves reminding Kristin!)

Mary Fran on TEDx stage