Shannon Malone-deBenedictis
Shannon Malone-deBenedictis is an award-winning creative executive and producer with over 25 years in the film and television industry. Her career spans roles at Discovery and Nat Geo, and includes producing Emmy-winning documentaries like Secrets of the Whales and Penguin Town. Now the founder of Padlin Creative, Shannon consults with clients ranging from startups to billion-dollar tech firms, using storytelling to spark change—from environmental action to civil rights. A natural problem-solver and passionate creative, she brings humor, insight, and real-world experience to every conversation.
00:00 - Shannon Malone de Benedictus on Her Journey to the
02:53 - How to Deal with a Sick Parent
03:34 - Bill Maher on Being Fat and Success
07:00 - The Discovery Channel's Animal Programming
11:13 - Podcast Host on Life After Television
14:43 - Exploring the World With Red Rock Films
16:42 - You also do consulting work as well as acting
18:13 - Have We Tamed Entrepreneurs' Ambition?
18:55 - How to Lead a Creative Team
21:44 - Do Documentary Films Have Changed?
25:08 - How to Sell Yourself On The Tron Podcast
Emmy-award winning producer, entrepreneur & public speaker
Shannon Malone-deBenedictis is an award-winning creative executive and producer with over 25 years in the film and television industry. Her career spans roles at Discovery and Nat Geo, and includes producing Emmy-winning documentaries like Secrets of the Whales and Penguin Town. Now the founder of Padlin Creative, Shannon consults with clients ranging from startups to billion-dollar tech firms, using storytelling to spark change—from environmental action to civil rights. A natural problem-solver and passionate creative, she brings humor, insight, and real-world experience to every conversation.
