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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
    Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio
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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