“YOU CAN’T HELP BUT HAVE A GOOD TIME WHEN SHE IS IN THE ROOM.”

Book Shannon to speak to your class, group, or conference!

Inspire your audience with bold storytelling, creative leadership, and public speaking that leaves a lasting impact. Shannon Malone-deBenedictis brings unmatched energy and insight to workshops, classes, team trainings, and conferences. Her sessions empower professionals to own their voice, lead with confidence, and think like strategic storytellers.

Shannon Malone-deBenedictis (she/her) is a two-time Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, dynamic public speaker, and sought-after creative consultant with clients including Disney+, Netflix, and more. Known for solving problems “like a badass TV producer dealing with great white sharks,” Shannon blends bold storytelling, strategic clarity, and fearless leadership in every room she enters.

Drawing on her decades in television and media, she helps mission-driven entrepreneurs, educators, and creative professionals—especially women—translate bold ideas into unforgettable brands, powerful messages, and authentic public platforms. As the founder of Padlin Creative and the force behind Fully Unapologetic, Shannon delivers workshops and coaching that inspire confidence, unlock personal power, and amplify the voices of those ready to lead without compromise.

Tune in for a deeper understanding of the human experience and discover the unapologetic confidence that shapes every path to success!

LIFE AFTER TV: A Video Interview Series

Explore the evolving careers of television professionals in LIFE AFTER TV, an inspiring video interview series that highlights real stories of reinvention. From producers and directors to editors, network executives, and line producers, these seasoned creatives share how they’ve transitioned into fulfilling new roles beyond the broadcast and streaming world.

Whether you’re curious about career change, creative consulting, or leveraging storytelling skills outside traditional TV, this series offers valuable insights, industry wisdom, and authentic advice for navigating what comes next. Because yes—there is life after television, and it can be just as powerful.

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The Moth - DC StorySlam

In December 2024, Shannon Malone-deBenedictis took the stage at The Moth–DC StorySLAM, delivering her signature blend of bold, unfiltered storytelling that captivated the room. As an expert in authentic, high-impact communication, Shannon brought her storytelling mastery to life with a powerful, personal narrative.

This unforgettable performance highlights the art of live storytelling and the impact of sharing real experiences on stage. If you're passionate about creative communication, public speaking, and storytelling for change, this is a must-watch moment.

December 2024

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Trusted by Leading Media & Entertainment Brands

Shannon has collaborated with top-tier networks and platforms, bringing powerful storytelling, creative strategy, and industry expertise to every project.

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CLIENTS

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HIGHLIGHTS

A Proven Track Record in Award-Winning Storytelling and Global Media Production

2 Emmy Awards

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200+

hours produced for U.S. and international marketplace

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Daytime Emmy

20+

years experience in Film & TV

10+

years of network experience

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Primetime Emmy

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What media professionals, creatives, and collaborators say about Shannon’s storytelling expertise, industry insight, and unforgettable energy.

HAPPY AUDIENCES

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CAROLE TOMKO

Award-Winning Media Executive, Studio and Network Head

Shannon is a joy to work with both creatively and strategically. She has the rare combination of being able to both develop fresh new concepts while understanding the ever-changing media landscape. She easily pinpoints potential creative challenges and applies her direct and honest feedback to help creatives deliver their best work.

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STEVEN GREEN

Award-Winning UK Producer & Media Executive

Shannon is a gifted program-maker and industry insider with a huge contacts book. She always has the inside track on every media network and platform – the person to go to for sharp opinion of the current documentary and factual market. Oh, and she’s really funny too.

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TRACY BECKETT

Award-Winning Producer & Media Executive

Shannon not only has the expertise in her field but also she can take complex strategies and creative ideas and express them in a very thoughtful and engaging way. I always enjoy our collaborations as she is motivated, humorous and her energy is contagious.

CREDITS

2013 | Turtleman’s Kentucky | Development Executive

2013 | B2: Stealth At War | Development Executive

2012 | NatGeo Wild’s World’s Weirdest| Development Executive

2012 | Storm Warriors | Development Executive

2011 | George Bush: The 9/11 Interview | Development Executive

2011 | CounterTerror NYC | Development Executive

2011 | Wicked Tuna | Development Executive

2011 | American Colony: Meet the Hutterites | Development Executive

2011 | Hard Time 2 | Development Executive

2011 | Eating with Cannibals | Development Executive

2011 | Indestructibles | Development Executive

2010 | Wild Justice| Development Executive

2010 | Taboo VI| Development Executive

2010 | Swamp Men | Development Executive

2010 | My Life is a Zoo | Development Executive

2009 | Alone in the Wild | Development Executive

2009 | Search for the Amazon Headshrinkers | Development Executive

2009 | Shark Men | Development Executive

2007 | Planet Earth* | Network Series Producer

2007 | Risk Takers 2 | Executive Producer

2007| New Face, New Hope | Executive Producer

2006 | Discovery ATLAS* | Series Producer / Project Manager

2006 | Crimes that Shook the World | Series Executive Producer / Writer

2006| The Killer Within Film Trailer, Toronto Film Festival | Producer

2005 | With All Deliberate Speed* Feature Film | Associate Producer

2005 | Dirty Jobs (Pilot)* | Associate Producer

2005 | Little People, Big World (Pilot) | Associate Producer

2005 | America’s Craftiest Animals | Senior Executive Producer

2003 | Death of Yugoslavia* | Associate Producer

2002 | How to Build a Human* | Producer / Writer

2001 | Manhattan on the Beach* | Producer / Writer

2022 | Inside the Mind of a Cat | Executive Producer

2022 | Mothersharker | Executive Producer

2022 | The Haunting of Shark Tower | Executive Producer

2021 | World’s Biggest Bull Shark? | Executive Producer

2021 | Secrets of the Whales* | Executive Producer

2021 | Penguin Town* | Executive Producer

2020 | I Am Wolverine | Development Executive

2020 | Space Disasters | Executive Producer

2020 | Raging Bull Shark | Development Executive

2020 | World’s Biggest Tiger Shark?* | Development Executive

2018 | Wild Nordic | Development Executive

2018 | America’s Mississippi | Development Executive

2018 | Man v Puma | Development Executive

2018 | WebMD Shorts | Development Executive

2018 | Wild Southwest | Development Executive

2018 | Carriers At War | Executive Producer

2018 | Mighty Northwest | Development Executive

2018 | America’s Wild Frontier | Development Executive

2017 | Sesame Studios Shorts | Development Executive

2017 | Return to Isle of Jaws | Executive Producer

2017 | Tiger Shark Terror | Development Executive

2017 | America: The Beautiful | Development Executive

2016 | Deadliest Place on Earth | Executive Producer

2016| Isle of Jaws | Executive Producer

2016 | Who’s Your Doggie? | Development Executive

2015 | The Killing Games | Executive Producer

2015 | Shark Storm | Executive Producer

2014 | Secrets of the Arsenal | Development Executive

2014 | Zombie Sharks | Executive Producer

2014 | Sheriff of Cross River | Development Executive

2014 | Air Warriors | Development Executive

*Award-Winning

From Emmy-winning documentaries to global network series, Shannon’s executive and development roles span two decades of impactful storytelling across major platforms.