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June 17, 2025 27 mins

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.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Shannon Malone de Benedictus on Her Journey to the
  • (00:02:53) - How to Deal with a Sick Parent
  • (00:03:34) - Bill Maher on Being Fat and Success
  • (00:07:00) - The Discovery Channel's Animal Programming
  • (00:11:13) - Podcast Host on Life After Television
  • (00:14:43) - Exploring the World With Red Rock Films
  • (00:16:42) - You also do consulting work as well as acting
  • (00:18:13) - Have We Tamed Entrepreneurs' Ambition?
  • (00:18:55) - How to Lead a Creative Team
  • (00:21:44) - Do Documentary Films Have Changed?
  • (00:25:08) - How to Sell Yourself On The Tron Podcast
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