A Life of Storytelling,
Advocacy,
and Empowerment

Jaél de Pardo is a presenter, producer, author, speaker, and advocate. Her work has spanned a range of topics, from human rights, green initiatives and deforestation, drug smuggling, global culture, travel, fashion, and art. She has appeared on the History Channel, E! Entertainment, Smithsonian Channel, SyFy, SiTV, and Current TV. 

Jaél’s career began at Current TV, the Emmy-winning, innovative documentary channel founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. She served as a lead in-studio host and also reported from conflict zones, including Colombia, Panama, and Mexico. Jaél’s diverse skill set - hosting, reporting, writing, and voice-over - quickly made her one of the channel’s defining voices. In 2006, when Current TV received a primetime Emmy, Jaél’s voice represented the network to a national audience.

Jaél's curiosity and heightened sense of empathy allow her to bring out the best in her interview subjects. When she is not working, Jaél is regularly researching new areas of fascination. 

Jaél’s work on the SyFy channel marked a period as a travel adventurer. Jaél traveled to far corners of the globe to tackle esoteric subjects, such as the myths and legends of King Tut’s tomb and the radiation fields of Chernobyl. She later documented the conspiracy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination for the History Channel, investigating evidence of CIA experiments to create super soldiers. Whether working the red carpet or exploring remote locations, Jaél has earned accolades such as Silver Telly and Bronze Remi awards.

After a life-changing personal experience with domestic abuse, Jaél became a member of the Speaker’s Bureau at Safe Horizon in 2018, the largest victim services agency in the U.S. This chapter marked a profound turning point, inspiring her to explore healing practices and delve into new areas of research and education. Through the agency, she has contributed a feature article on cyberstalking for Marie Claire, spoken as an expert on Bloomberg News, appeared on Safe Horizon’s nationally broadcast PSA, and participated in art events in NYC to amplify survivor voices. She has also been interviewed on Crystal’s Nightcap podcast and continues to engage with leading experts in the field to expand understanding and influence public discourse.

These experiences have culminated in her most recent projects; the forthcoming book, Hall of Mirrors: Unmasking the Covert Abuser - created to help readers recognize and understand hidden emotional abuse, and the Jaél podcast, where she hosts conversations on resilience, insight, clarity, and the journey from pain to joy.

Jaél’s journey shaped a clear belief: our stories live at the intersection of truth and transformation. In her view, media should not only inform, but inspire wisdom, cultivate resilience, and empower others to live boldly. It should create meaningful change, offering ideas that can shift perspectives and leave a lasting impact.

Passionate about self-development and empowerment, Jaél merges storytelling and multimedia to promote social change and raise consciousness through the arts. In all her work, she remains driven by a mission to inform and inspire. At the heart of her life, Jaél is a devoted single mother, raising her 8-year-old son in California. Together, they share a love for exploring nature and marveling at the creatures and wonders it holds.