Shelly Horton

Shelly Horton is not your ordinary MC, host, or keynote speaker, she’s the embodiment of confidence and charisma. With a career spanning journalism, TV presenting, and entrepreneurship, Shelly is renowned for her cheeky yet authentic delivery that leaves audiences inspired and entertained.

As the founder of ShellShocked Media, Shelly specialises in media training, presentation skills, and boosting confidence, helping individuals harness their inner Beyoncé for impactful presentations and virtual meetings. Her expertise isn’t just theoretical; she’s the go-to host for major events such as Business Chicks gatherings, Twinings functions, and Triumph product launches. Shelly effortlessly embeds client messages into her hosting duties, ensuring each event is memorable, through her own cheeky and honest delivery, and on-message.

You’ve likely seen Shelly on Channel Nine, where she appears three times a week across Today, Today Extra, and Weekend Today, offering insights on lifestyle topics and hosting key segments on 9Honey.com.au. She’s also a passionate advocate, serving as an ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Pink Hope, and Two Good.

Shelly’s media career has been as diverse, having been a crime reporter on ABC Radio, a health reporter on George Negus Tonight, and a familiar face on Channel Seven’s Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise, and The Morning Show. Her print credentials are also equally impressive, she’s served as Editor-at-Large of S in the Sun Herald and national editor of Life&Style for smh.com.au.

With over 1500 events under her belt, Shelly knows the ins and outs of captivating an audience. Whether she’s delivering a keynote speech at a business dinner of MCing a conference for over 1000 attendees, Shelly’s background in live TV ensures she’s at ease in front of any crowd.

Shelly Horton is more than a speaker – she’s a trusted voice in news, entertainment, women’s issues, and health dedicated to empowering others through effective communication and unwavering authenticity.