I’ve been in rooms where strategy was just circles, courage was treated like a risk, and melanin was missing. Those rooms weren’t built for me — so I built my own.
That’s The Fran Effect: a consultancy, a speaker platform, a mindset. I help leaders and brands stop performing and start resonating — with clarity, culture, and confidence.
I deliver bold messaging strategies that land, media and speaking coaching that keeps you authentic on any stage, DEI communications that are rooted and real, and keynotes or hosting that bring energy and truth every time.
For the changemakers, the underestimated, the “too much” ones — if you’ve got something real to say, I’ll help you say it with clearly and your chest.
Fearless starts here — and it starts with you.
About Me
I’m a former foster kid who ran track at Cal (UC Berkeley), read sports highlights on the local news, and now help leaders get loud, clear, and culturally on point. Along the way, I became an award-winning public relations pro, executive visibility coach, DEI strategist, multicultural consultant and media whisperer trusted by global brands.
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My career has focused on translating chaos into clarity — in newsrooms, C-suites, and comms war rooms alike.
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I got the nickname ‘Fearless Fran’ because I said what needed to be said in rooms where people usually stayed quiet — and didn’t flinch when it got uncomfortable.
So no, I’m not here to appease you, I’m here to challenge you to get courageous.
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When people call me, it’s usually because:
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Their message is giving boring and safe
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They’re talking a lot but saying nothing
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The audience checked out months ago
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Or they’re preparing for a moment that can’t afford a weak strategy
I’m who you contact when the stakes are high and the corporate cosplay has gotta go.
Services
If your message is falling flat, getting scrolled past, or still stuck in 'meh'—I’m the wake-up call. I bring voice, velocity, and the vision to make people actually care.
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Let’s make your content slaps, your strategy sticks, and your presence hits like a mic drop.
Bold Messaging Strategy
Get crystal clear on what you’re really trying to say—and make sure it lands.
Media and Speaking Coaching
You’ll be ready for your next boardroom, broadcast, or big stage—and still sound like yourself.
Cultural and DEI Comms
No performance. No pandering. Just real, rooted communication for those standing ten toes down on diversity, equity, inclusion, culture and truth.
What Clients Say
"Fran helped the Dream ChaseHer Conference earn incredible visibility ahead of our annual event. Because of her efforts, we were featured on every major local TV station, which boosted our ticket sales by 20%. She knew exactly how to spotlight our mission to empower women-owned businesses and make sure the right people were paying attention. I’m so grateful for her partnership."
Jennifer Hammock, Founder, Dream ChaseHer Conference
Exciting News Ahead
Stay Tuned
🚨 Coming Soon — and you’ll want to say you saw it here first:
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📚 Fostered by Hope — my memoir, think Pursuit of Happyness with track spikes.
🎬 Feature Film — too bold for a blurb, too real for a soundbite. Stay tuned.
