Have you ever felt judged or ignored because of how you look? Do you feel like you’re hiding in plain sight at work or in life, even though you have so much to offer? When you don’t believe in yourself, it shows. You might miss out on opportunities, let others speak over you, or feel stuck in your career or relationships. The worst part? You start believing that you don’t deserve more.
But here’s the truth: when you accept yourself and show up with confidence, everything changes.
Shannon understands this journey because she’s lived it. As a plus-sized woman working in the competitive world of television, she faced doubts, biases, and moments where she wanted to shrink into the background. But she didn’t. She learned to embrace who she is, speak up, and stand out.
FULLY UNAPOLOGETIC
Where you stop apologizing for who you are and start living with confidence.
Now, she’s here to help YOU do the same.
Body Image Coaching: For Anyone Tired of Apologizing for Their Body
You don’t need another diet. You need a new inner dialogue.
Through 1:1 Body Image Coaching with Shannon Malone-deBenedictis, a certified coach and two-time Emmy-winning media professional, you’ll explore the roots of body shame, self-doubt, and that relentless pressure to shrink—physically, emotionally, or professionally.
This work isn’t about learning to love your body on command. It’s about respecting yourself now, showing up without apology, and building self-trust that isn’t dependent on your size, shape, or perceived perfection.
✔ Practical tools ✔ Zero judgment ✔ Real transformation
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY and let’s rewrite the story you tell yourself—so you can show up fully, in the life you’re meant to live.
STOP SHRINKING: Workshops for Teams, Creatives, and Women-Led Spaces
Too often, talented women shrink themselves to survive. They over-explain, under-share, and apologize before they even speak.
STOP SHRINKING is a powerful, interactive workshop designed for companies, teams, and organizations that want to support confidence, voice, and visibility in the workplace. Led by Shannon Malone-deBenedictis, a Body Image Certified Coach and seasoned media leader, this session breaks down how internalized body shame, gender bias, and imposter syndrome quietly hold high-potential professionals back.
Participants walk away with:
✔ Language to identify self-silencing habits
✔ Tools for owning space without guilt
✔ A renewed sense of worth—not performance
This is for companies who don’t just talk about inclusion—they want their people to feel it.
BOOK A CONSULTATION TODAY.
“Let me show you how to stop hiding and start standing tall in every room, meeting, and moment.”
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SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS
Motivational Speaker & Media Expert: Shannon Malone-deBenedictis has over 20 years of experience as an editor, producer, and network executive. She offers a unique perspective on the evolving television industry. As a plus-sized woman excelling in an image-conscious field, she also shares powerful insights on overcoming societal pressures. Shannon’s speeches inspire creative professionals to break barriers and embrace their full potential.
Shannon is a gifted storyteller. Shannon's expertise in the creative and television fields engages audiences of all ages, from how to make a documentary to what it’s like being fat in media and creative approaches to problem-solving. Her speaking engagements range from intimate coffees to large auditoriums.
Topics include:
Animal Documentaries 101:
Ever wonder how those documentaries are produced? All the secrets will be revealed.
From Idea to Pitch:
Learn how to take an idea for a film and turn it into an effective pitch.
How to Sell Yourself Like a TV Show:
All the elements of a great television show are present in you. Learn how to sell yourself with the same philosophy.
The Sh!t Will Hit the Fan:
Twenty+ years of television equals a lot of time when everything went wrong. When you prepare for the worst, you can plan for best.
How to Stay Creative in the Hardest Times:
It’s hard to remain fresh. Learn these tools to keep the creative ideas flowing.