Brenda Emmanus: Speaker

Brenda’s profile rose as one of the co presenters on BBC One’s: The Clothes Show; which she contributed to for five years. She has since fronted; the interior design show The Terrace, The Midweek National Lottery and features for Holiday, all on BBC1. She was also one of the main presenters, on Healthy Holidays and Money Makeovers for Granada and Sky Television.

Morning All

As a regular face on ITV’s This Morning, Brenda Emmanus teamed up with Richard Madely and Judy Finnigan; as their fashion and entertainment expert.

She is no stranger to radio, having contributed to various broadcast outlets. Presenting the Early Show, live on BBC Radio Two, and as a frequent guest on: Radio Five Live and Radio 4’s Women’s Hour. For several years Brenda fronted the youth magazine show Megamix, for BBC World Service; and a film and entertainment gossip slot for, Choice FM radio.

Editing & Writing

Previously an Arts and Features Editor for The Voice Newspaper; Brenda has also edited a special magazine for International Women’s Month; and been a judge for two anthologies, commissioned by Penguin Books. Besides this, she has also had several short stories published.

As a freelance writer Brenda has contributed feature articles to: Luxure, Pride, Cosmopolitan and Caribbean Eye magazines; as well as The Observer and New Nation newspapers.

Awards & Honours

• Visiting Professor – University of the Arts
• BA (Hons) Media Studies
• Cosmopolitan Magazine ‘Woman of the Year’ Nominee
• Media Award – Voice Newspaper
• Judge – (Costume Designs) BAFTA Awards
• Media Achievement Award – European Federation of Black Women Business Owners
• Finalist – EMMA Awards
• Common Purpose, Arts Council’s Cultural Leadership Programme
• BBC Mentoring and Development Programme

Brenda is consistently in high demand, to host live shows and events.