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Brenda Emmanus OBE has had a consistent and varied career as a Broadcaster and Journalist working across print, radio and television.
Starting out in print journalism she went on to build her experience and reputation across a broad range of genre тАУ from arts and entertainment broadcasting at Channel 4 to news and magazine programmes at the BBC including тАШHolidayтАЩ and the flagship fashion and style programme тАУ тАШThe Clothes ShowтАЩ, Brenda also presented SkyтАЩs consumer output тАУ тАШMoney MattersтАЩ and тАШHealthy Holidays.тАЩ
Her increased profile led to numerous opportunities including presenting live events and extending her range of broadcasting experience across more television networks. Brenda Emmanus OBE became a regular face on тАШThis MorningтАЩ and her radio appearances included BBC Radio 2тАЩs тАШThe Early ShowтАЩ and entertainment slots on Choice FM.
Brenda has since established herself as a highly respected Arts, Culture and Entertainment Correspondent, working predominately for the BBC. She has reported on the nationтАЩs arts and cultural scene for BBC London and Network news.
Brenda has presented a broad range of arts and culture documentaries including: тАШDesigning a PrincessтАЩ тАУ exploring Princess Diana and her influence on fashion; co-presenting тАШTate: Switched OnтАЩ with Andrew Marr following the transformation of Tate Modern; and тАШWho Ever Heard of a Black Artist?тАЩ тАУ an exploration of the history of black British artists and their role in British art history.
She also presented a documentary on the renowned black artist Sir Frank Bowling and spent a year observing artist Steve McQueen develop his Year 3 project for Tate Britain.
BrendaтАЩs calling card is her versatility. Having spent a significant part of her career covering entertainment and culture she is equally at home with A-list celebrities and high -profile individuals as she is with the general public. Brenda has therefore been called upon to present both formal awards ceremonies and charity events as well as facilitate panel discussions, workshops and retreats.
She has worked for a range of corporate organisations including the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ernst and Young, The BBC and PWC, and hosted an eclectic mix of shows and events from the Powerlist Excellence Awards; The Screen Nation Film and Television Awards and several events for the Mayor of LondonтАЩs office. Brenda is also on the Editorial Board for the Royal Academy of Arts Magazine.
As well as the arts Brenda has a passion for supporting women. She has co-facilitated The One Retreat тАУ a bi-annual weekend support event for women in business, presented an evening for women with PR guru Lynne Franks and was invited to facilitate workshops and mentor young women at the United Nations, Commission for the Status of women event in New York. Brenda is also a long term supporter of the Women of the World Festival.
As a renowned champion of the Arts Brenda is constantly called upon as a presenter and facilitator by cultural organisations including тАУ The National Theatre, Sadlers Wells Theatre, The Art Fund, Frieze Art Fair and the Southbank Centre.
She is Chair of the Board of Trustees for Matthew BourneтАЩs New Adventures, Founding member and Vice Chair of the Creative Industries Alliance and Patron of the National Black WomenтАЩs Network.
Brenda is also a keen supporter of several charities including the Jack Petchey Foundation, the Adoption Services, Mind, The Stroke Association, the ACLT and the Stephen Lawrence Trust.
Brenda has a keen personal interest in the self-development and popular psychology space. Throughout her career she has constantly mentored young people aspiring to a career in the media or business and is a committed Diversity and Inclusion champion.
Her hobbies include travel, food, arts and culture and personal development.
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