MAE The Third founder Shontel Horne's robust multi-platform experience as a writer, producer, and digital marketer has made her a leading voice in new media for more than a decade.

Having worked with entertainment companies (Turner Classic Movies, FOX, USA Network, CNBC, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network), global CPG brands (L'Oréal Group, Kraft Foods, Caesarstone), and alongside celebrities and influencers, she has developed a unique, intersectional approach to content that is always ahead of the trends.

Throughout her career, she has been committed to exploring how the entertainment, luxury, F&B, and travel industries relate to Black and multicultural consumers and entrepreneurs while providing tools and opportunities to make these industries inclusive and equitable.

In addition to MAE The Third, Shontel is the founder of VINOTES Wine Tasting Notebooks and Events and co-founder of retail, events, and community concept Bonde Mercado.