I was fired at the pinnacle of my career, on my 39th birthday. And in the year that followed, I learned that there are many psychological phases of being 'let go.' Mika Brzezinski 39thbirthdaycareer Change image and share on social
Women face enough pressures and challenges in a workplace that is still depressingly biased against a female's success. Add to that, the fact that the very thing many women I know find most rewarding (having kids) is now frowned upon. Mika Brzezinski addbiaschallenge share on social
We have to unclutter our brains from worries that maybe people don't like us. Women tend to worry about popularity; it doesn't matter if they like you. They need to respect you. They need to show that respect for you in your pay check. And that needs to be okay. Mika Brzezinski braincheckmatter share on social
For me, having it all doesn't mean having the corner office at work and a penthouse at home if there aren't kids running around as I'm trying to cook my husband something special. Mika Brzezinski cookcornerhome Change image and share on social
I consider my girls the greatest gift from God in life. And I also love the career that I have built, lost and rebuilt. But the highs and lows of my career would not have been as exciting or manageable to me if I didn't have children and a partner for life with whom to share it all. Mika Brzezinski buildcareerchild share on social
At almost forty years old, I assumed my career on camera was over. And I was certainly given that message by all the TV managers and news directors who passed on me when I was trying to get a job back in the business. Mika Brzezinski assumebackbusiness share on social
I don't want to impose rules on people, but you have only a short window, and you're sorely mistaken if you think you can put off having a family. It's very hard to find a good man, and it's never a 'good time' to have a baby if you have a career. Mika Brzezinski babycareerfamily share on social
After being let go from CBS and looking for a year for work, I will never catch myself complaining about being too busy. Mika Brzezinski busycatchcbs Change image and share on social
I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage. Mika Brzezinski expertmarriageparenting Change image and share on social
I have mugs of hot water every morning because the studio is cold, and also because it makes my throat sound clearer. Mika Brzezinski clearcoldhot Change image and share on social
