Portia Bruner Biography
Portia Bruner is an award winning journalist currently working as the host of the nationally distributed lifestyle show “Portia”. A program designed to inform, empower and inspire people who value a daily dose of positivity. “Portia,” airs weekdays on Fox 5 Atlanta and weeknights on Fox Soul and focuses on issues of faith, family, finances, physical health and mental health. The show made a debut in the Fall 2022 and was renewed for a third season in Fall 2024.
Portia Bruner Career
Bruner brings decades of experience as a television journalist and motivational speaker to her new role as a talk show host. She has always loved talking to people whose stories leave the kind of impression that makes a difference in the lives of others. Such as legendary South African President Nelson Mandela to children giggling on the playground. In addition, Bruner has the opportunity to have candid and thought provoking conversations particularly with remarkable Black women from across the country. It is just an extension of her mission to tell unforgettable stories about women, men and children of all backgrounds.
Prior to her joining Fox 5 as a News anchor, she built a reputation as a compassionate and dynamic storyteller who genuinely cares about the people whose life events Bruner covered. Furthermore, she covered crime, breaking news, government affairs, natural disasters and human-interest stories. Bruner has always had a passion for giving viewers valuable information they can use in their own lives as a former consumer reporter.
Before coming to FOX 5 News in 2003, she was the consumer reporter for WTKR-TV in Norfolk, Virginia and an anchor and reporter for WAPT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi. Bruner began her professional career as a researcher and producer in the Consumer News Unit of NBC4-TV in Washington, D.C. just a few weeks after she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University in 1995.
Portia Bruner Fox 5 Atlanta
She was born in Washington D.C but raised in Denver, Colorado. Bruner became a vocal advocate for therapy and mental health awareness, after overcoming her own struggles. With depression, anxiety and a subsequent diagnosis of psychogenic stuttering that took her off the air for three months in 2017. Bruner publicly and unapologetically shares the benefits of therapy, prayer and meditation in her own self-care routine.
Besides enjoying mentoring girls, young women and aspiring journalists, she is an avid thrift shopper. Bruner loves sharing her strategies for budget-friendly
fashion and money-saving styles. In addition, she tags her thrift posts with the hashtag #BargainswithBruner. Bruner is a proud daughter of two Air Force veterans. And also has a passion for putting a spotlight on women and men who serve in the military.
While she has received several awards for her community service and journalism, her most rewarding job title is “Mom.” Bruner has two wise, witty and wonderful teenage boys who keep her motivated. To be a voice for other mothers who juggle careers, family and their own sense of health and well-being.
Portia Bruner Age
She was born in Washington D.C on 6 July 1973 and is now 51 years old.
Portia Bruner Height
There is no information about her height. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
Portia Bruner Education
She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University in 1995. In addition, Bruner was part of the University newspaper team.
Portia Bruner Family
She was born in Washington D.C. but raised in Denver, Colorado. Bruner is a proud daughter of two Air Force veterans. And also has a passion for putting a spotlight on women and men who serve in the military. Her mother served in the Airforce as a flight nurse and her father also served in the US Air force as a Judge Advocate General (JAG). They both survived the Vietnam War and survived the War’s horrors.
Portia Bruner Husband
Bruner is divorced and a single parent to her two sons.
Portia Bruner Children
Her most rewarding job title is “Mom.” Bruner has two wise, witty and wonderful teenage boys, Solomon and Asa who keep her motivated. To be a voice for other mothers who juggle careers, family and their own sense of health and well-being.
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