Stop shrinking and show up unapologetically — on page, on stage, and in your own story.

Emmy Award–winning producer and Body Image certified coach Shannon Malone-deBenedictis helps individuals and teams find their voice, build visibility, and communicate with confidence — through storytelling coaching, media and communication strategy, and leadership development.

Through Padlin Creative and Fully Unapologetic, Shannon blends creative consulting with personal empowerment training to help clients communicate their ideas — and themselves — unapologetically.

Every powerful story starts with
a voice that refuses to stay small.

Work With Shannon

Padlin Creative

Storytelling & Media Strategy

Through Padlin Creative, Shannon helps creatives, educators, and organizations turn scattered ideas into clear, compelling stories that inspire action. Whether developing a pitch, a brand narrative, or a media project, she helps clients communicate their value with confidence and authenticity — so their message not only connects but drives real results.

What You’ll Gain:

✔️ A message that makes your ideas easy to understand and impossible to ignore
✔️ A story or pitch that clearly shows your value — for meetings, media, or projects
✔️ Actionable feedback to communicate your work with confidence and direction

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Fully Unapologetic

Confidence & Leadership Coaching

Through Fully Unapologetic, Shannon helps women and professionals stop shrinking, speak with authority, and step fully into their presence — without second-guessing themselves. Whether in one-on-one sessions or through interactive workshops, she creates spaces where confidence becomes a skill you practice, not just a feeling you chase.

What You’ll Gain:

✔️ Practical tools to stop shrinking and start showing up with confidence
✔️ Clear strategies to lead conversations and command the room
✔️ Habits that strengthen self-trust and make confidence a daily practice

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Not sure which path fits you best?

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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.

Clients & Media Collaborations

Guest Speaker For

Featured On Podcasts

Trusted and Featured Across Media, Podcasts, & Events

Shannon’s storytelling and leadership expertise have reached global media networks, influential podcasts,
and professional organizations through her work as a producer, coach, and speaker.