Known as the “Peri Godmother”, TV journalist Shelly Horton is one of Australia’s most influential and engaging voices on perimenopause and women’s health. Her hilarious yet evidence-based bestselling book, I’m Your Peri Godmother, has cemented her reputation as a trusted authority, translating complex health information into practical, relatable and actionable insights.
In high demand as a keynote speaker in Australia and internationally, Shelly most recently presented in New York. She is a passionate advocate for women’s health, using her platform to challenge stigma, elevate overlooked conversations and drive real change, including campaigning in parliament and working with organisations to improve workplace awareness and education.
With a 30+ year media career spanning ABC, Channel Seven, Fairfax Media and ET America, Shelly has appeared weekly on Channel Nine’s TODAY and TODAY EXTRA for over a decade. She is also the founder of ShellShocked Media, delivering high-impact media and speaker training.
Shelly is available for keynote speaking, corporate education, event hosting, media opportunities and brand partnerships.
Talking Points
I’m Your Peri Godmother
A high-impact, refreshingly honest keynote that reframes perimenopause without the doom and gloom. Blending lived experience, evidence-based insight and sharp humour, Shelly challenges stigma, cuts through misinformation and repositions perimenopause as a powerful moment of clarity and confidence. Funny, empowering and deeply human, this keynote resonates across generations and industries.
I’m Your Peri Godmother
I’m Your Peri Godmother at Work
A strategic and engaging keynote exploring how perimenopause influences confidence, communication and leadership in professional life. Moving beyond symptoms, Shelly reveals how hormonal change shapes decision-making, visibility and ambition at work, reframing perimenopause as a leadership and culture conversation. Practical and accessible, this keynote offers fresh insight into talent, retention and inclusion while empowering women with knowledge and language.
I’m Your Peri Godmother at Work
Speak with Impact
A results-driven keynote on confidence, communication and influence. Drawing on three decades in broadcast media, Shelly equips leaders and teams with practical tools to master nerves, sharpen messaging and communicate with authority in high-stakes moments. Organisations book this keynote to elevate leadership presence, strengthen persuasion and unlock performance across their workforce.
Speak with Impact
In-Demand Emcee
Shelly is also one of Australia’s most sought-after corporate emcees, known for her intelligence, humour and effortless professionalism. Shelly expertly facilitates panel discussions and Q&A sessions, drawing out compelling insights and keeping conversations focused, dynamic and audience friendly. Her ability to think on her feet, read a room and adapt in real time ensures events run seamlessly.
In-Demand Emcee
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Shelly Horton | Saxton Speakers
Shelly Horton is a journalist, TV presenter, MC and runs her own company ShellShocked Media where she teaches media and presentation training.If you want conservative, inside-the-lines, and predictable, then Shelly is not your woman. If you want the consummate professional with an edge and a quick wit who can deliver lots of fun a ... keep reading Business Chicks
Our pharma conference finished off yesterday with a high. It was their first time running a hybrid state based meeting and as you can imagine nerves and tension were high. we have heard nothing but positive feedback, some even saying it's the best one they have had. A quick note, Shelly was AMAZING!!!! Shelly was so detailed and so professional and she just made the night fun and entertaining and made the clients felt at ease. So down to earth and i will 100% recommend her to any of my future programs just by the way she handled herself on a professional note. Words cannot begin to explain how we felt about her really.
Shelly Horton was an inspiring MC for our large scaled Ladies Charity Luncheon' in 2011 for Variety Children's Charity. Shelly was able to motivate and capture the attention (and hearts) of over 200 guests. Shelly not only led our luncheon with candour and banter, but she also was extremely prepared and conducted her own due diligence around our charity's position and endeavours and was able to educate the group and motivate them into contributing to the live auction. Shelly brings with her a wealth of experience and confidence to her speaking opportunities and is extremely down to earth and professional from start to finish. We were very honoured to have her participate in our event.
Shelly is a wonderful host, speaker and entertainer. We have not only used Shelly as part of our ongoing videos encouraging support for young people against anti-bullying, but also to host our film premiere event which sold out. Shelly came in prepared, kept the crowd laughing and when required, moved us emotionally. A true asset to any event.
The AWW Health Summit has been an extraordinary five-state roadshow. Thank you for being our Peri Godmother.
Shelly was our MC for our Melbourne Cup lunch at CHISWICK recently and was an impressive host. Shelly is a true professional and is able to manage any room with confidence and style. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her.
Shelly Horton hosted the Newspaper of the Year Awards for the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers' Association (PANPA) in Sydney. She was outstanding in every respect. Her preparation for the evening was thorough and while on stage, Shelly was confident, creating fabulous rapport with the audience of editors and journalists. Any event organiser using Shelly will have an intelligent and gorgeous host who will make sure their evening is a fabulous success.
