About this episode
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.