To Be a Creative Professional
I’ve always been creative. At four years old, I decided my dad’s brand-new suit made the perfect canvas for poster paint (I was 4). Decades later, I still chase creative outlets—even if that means completely flopping in a mosaic art class last summer.
That same energy flows through my professional journey. I’ve never subscribed to the idea of staying in one job forever. The thought of doing the same thing for 40+ years? It’s foreign to me.
I started my career in staffing, working as an agent in a creative talent firm. Life then led me to television. Even in this space, I bounced around. I started as an editor and moved into producing. When I was tired of directing narration sessions, I transitioned into show development.
A colleague once joked that I get an itch every two to three years—and he wasn’t wrong. My creative curiosity is a constant invitation to explore new territory.
I believe we’re all multi-dimensional. We’re not meant to fit into a single box or stay stagnant. Exploration and reinvention are part of what makes us human.
So why am I sharing this?
Because people often ask me: “What does Padlin Creative actually do?”
The answer? It reflects me—my evolution, my passions, and my belief in reinvention. I’ve been very fortunate to have a successful career in different fields. The one constant is my desire to mentor people.
What Is Padlin Creative?
🖥️ A Television Production and Development Firm: It currently has one film in pre-production and two in development.
🎨 A Creative Consultancy: It provides strategic guidance to companies, freelancers, and individuals. This includes executive producing some projects.
🎤 A Workshop & Public Speaking Hub: It facilitates career development workshops across media, the natural world, and leadership tips. (Plus having fun!)
🔥 Home of the ‘Fully Unapologetic’ Movement: Through public speaking, one-on-one consultations, and workshops, it helps women become unapologetically confident and seen in professional spaces.
How Can I Support You?
Whether you’re developing a show, pivoting your career, or trying to find your voice in the room—I’m here to help.
Remember: you are all the colors of the rainbow, and then some. 🌈
Never forget that.
