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    Kay Frances, MBA
    Motivational Humorist

    Testimonials

    "One of the comments I heard over and over was how you tailored
    your presentation to our organizations and personalized it for us in
    such a humorous and realistic way!...I believe it would be
    safe for me to speak for the almost 400 people who showed their
    appreciation with the STANDING ovation they gave you."
    Debbi Frantz, Conference Planning Board
    Association of Career Technical Education
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    "You wowed 'em! Our attendees have been emailing, calling and
    writing me for the past two weeks saying how much they enjoyed
    your presentation..."
    Rebecca Thompson, Forum Coordinator
    National Association of Women in Construction
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    "Thanks for bringing our Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio
    Winter Conference to a hilarious conclusion...very well done, and
    inspiring for sure!"
    James S. Coons, Executive Director
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    "Kay Frances exceeded our expectations by providing a presentation
    that leveraged learning through laughter...Our goal to boost staff
    morale, while conveying beneficial truths for better coping was
    accomplished through the remarkable talent of Kay Frances--
    she is irrefutably a professional humorist with a knack for relating
    to her audience."
    Melanie Mergler
    Washington-Centerville Public Library
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    "Your presentation was so motivating and empowering that
    attendees are still discussing your compelling humor and hilarious
    actions."
    Joe Fazek, CEO
    Barberton South-Summit Chamber of Commerce
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    "Our Planning Committee asked me to tell you how impressive you
    are as a superbly talented professional...Your delightful way of
    presenting important content in a entertaining and inspiring way
    makes the material memorable."
    Stephen H. Wilson, MA, CSP
    Stephen H. Wilson Scholarship Fund Workshop
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    "Kay's presentation was light-hearted, funny and articulate.  The
    audience loved her as she explained why laughter is such an
    important tool for stress relief and how that fits into over-all good
    health. It was very easy to relate her anecdotes to our own lives."
    Barb Bowman, Community Education Services
    Clinton Memorial Hospital
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    "She was outstanding in her presentation...The evaluations of
    Kay Frances' speech to our district were absolutely stellar...
    a great humorous and motivational speaker."
    Daniel W. Roberts, Superintendent
    Miami Trace Local School District
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    "You helped make it one of the best banquets we have ever
    sponsored. Your high energy was contagious...It's truly nice to know
    that there are wonderful, positive, uplifting, encouraging and
    inspiring people like you in this world. "
    Dennis McMickens, President
    Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
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    "I've had tons of phone calls commenting on how much everyone
    enjoyed listening to you and laughing until they cried."
    Margie A. Karl, Meeting Planner
    Heart of Ohio IAAP
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    "After a day of intense and sometimes gloomy industry information,
    Kay's presentation was a very welcome and enjoyable ending to the
    program."
    Dianne Farabi, Executive Director
    Ohio Orthotics and Prosthetics Association
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    "The Brown County Administrator's Retreat certainly ended on a very
    positive and upbeat note because of you!...It is without reservation
    that I can recommend you to any group of educators!"
    Robyn E. Tore, School Improvement Supervisor
    Brown County Educational Service Center
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    "I would highly recommend Kay. Her presentation was thoroughly
    enjoyable and also very informative."
    Greg Edinger, Principal
    EHOVE Career Center
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    "Wow...you are terrific!!! I'm still hearing wonderful things about
    you..."
    Karen Haley, President
    WCC Chamber of Commerce
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    "Your presentation was well done, and I have received many positive
    comments from the staff.  Your presentation was a great way to end
    our inservice on a positive yet thoughtful note."
    John A. Tooley, Superintendent
    Wayne County Board of MR/DD
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    "Your presentation was a delight!  We wouldn't have believed that a
    lunch hour could give us so many belly laughs and still fulfill the
    purpose of helping to manage our everyday stress.  It's not everyday
    that we can be truly entertained by a professional and still take away
    useful information that can
    be used at work and in our personal lives."
    Lois F. Rembert, President
    Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce
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    "Kay was not only funny but inspiring!"
    Susan Rutkowski, Past President
    Association of Career Technical Education
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    "Your presentation was an excellent addition to our traditional
    repertoire and brought a fresh, new perspective to the importance of
    laughter in our lives. We wanted to share some of the excellent
    comments we received in regards to your presentation:

    'She was great! A nice change on typical topics. Very lighthearted
    and uplifting.'
    'Best yet - very personable. Gave me something to think about.'
    'Let's invite Kay back sometime!'

    "It was truly a pleasure to have you join us and we hope to be able to
    partner with you again in the future."
    Joe Reich, Chair, Board of Directors
    Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council
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    "Thank you again for providing such a delightful show at our Awards
    Dinner.  We received several comments that this year's event was the
    best ever!
    I also solicited the board for comments as well:

    'Great presentation, kept the crowd interested and made it personal''

    'Very good - enjoyed the program, one of the best guest speakers
    we have booked!'
    'Excellent'
    'Outstanding! Found to be very informative and enjoyable'
    'Very funny lady!  Kept the audience laughing all evening'"
    Elaine Lister
    American Red Cross
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    "I saw people laughing that I've never seen laugh before!  Everyone
    that has talked with me, and some follow up e-mails, have said how
    much they liked your presentation."
    Phyllis Mason, Director of Human Resources
    University of Rio Grande
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    "Thank you so much for presenting 'Laugh...Just For The Health Of It!'
    as part of our Administrative Professionals Day event. We have been
    sponsoring this event for many years, and this was truly one of the
    very best."
    Mary Jo Ferda
    The Ohio State University at Lima
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    "Approximately 90% of our survey respondents rated your program as
    excellent. These results are outstanding and I couldn't be happier
    about them."
    Jennifer Kadel
    Dayton Metro Library
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    "... Her stories were  relevant and humorous.  The audience loved
    them!  The group felt comfortable joining in the fun and Kay was
    quick to include them.  Many of our group liked her so well they will be
    contacting her for future events.  Wanting to hear more of her stories
    is the highest endorsement possible!"
    Linda Bach, Education & Safety Coordinator
    Allied Construction Industries
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    "Karl Wilson, our superintendent, stated that the presentation was
    'perfect, just what we needed to start the year'...Your humor
    effectively addressed important issues and allowed us to reexamine
    our priorities and refocus our energy toward positively impacting our
    students."
    Michael Shellabarger, Director
    Upper Valley Joint Vocational School
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    "I thought you might like a little feedback. Your overall program rating
    was 'excellent' and we received comments like, 'great', 'excellent' and
    'she was the greatest!' I will recommend you for other events."
    Marsha E. Bevins, Safety and Security Manager
    Mill's Pride
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    "You helped to make our meeting the best ever!  Your ability to
    share your story, make us think and at the same time make us laugh
    provided something for everyone!...Your presentation reminded all of
    us what is important and what is not (like stressing about
    everything)."
    Julie Smolenski, President
    Columbus Business and Professional Women
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    "Everyone is still talking about your hilarious presentation...you are
    not only funny, but also sincere and speak straight from the heart.
    Your passion for what you do is contagious."
    Kelli Kitchen, Physical Director
    Clinton County Family YMCA
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    "I just wanted to let you know how much our staff enjoyed your
    presentation. I wanted to pass along some of the comments the
    teachers have shared with me:

    'Just when you thought the funny was over, she'd hit us with another
    one.'
    'That was just what I needed to hear this morning.'
    'I laughed so much my sides hurt.' "
    Beverly Walkden, Curriculum Supervisor
    Greeneview Local Schools
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    "Kay was very well prepared and helped our employees learn and
    laugh at the same time.  I would highly recommend her for any
    similar programs.  Her performance as our opening speaker was a
    great mix of real life humor, audience participation and dealing
    with stress in our everyday lives through a little laughter."
    Ed Blohm, Director of Human Resources
    Wilmington City Schools
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    "You connected with the audience in a way that we could recognize
    ourselves in your humor.  I will happily recommend you to any
    organization that needs a pick-me-up.  Your light-hearted speech
    was the perfect after-dinner treat to set the celebratory tone for our
    banquet."
    Cherie Cooper-Darragh, Executive Director
    The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
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    "You are wonderful! Thanks to you, the Humor Workshop was a
    huge success!"
    Lenore Schneiderman, Health Programs Coordinator
    Columbus State Community College
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    "Thank you, Kay. Everyone loved you.  We are still laughing."
    Jill R. Becker,  Vice President Member Services
    Tuscarawas County  Chamber of Commerce
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    “Really great to have a female comedian put on a superb show.
    Make sure to get a hold of this comedian. Definitely a comedian not
    to be missed.”
    National Association  for Campus Activities
    "Artist Performance Report"
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    “She ad libs a lot, really enjoys herself out there, and the audience
    loves her."
    OHIO Magazine