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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morning Joe's Mika Brzezinski Celebrates Daughter Emilie's Georgetown Law Graduation: ‘We Are So Proud'
Mika Brzezinski is celebrating the special achievements of her graduate — daughter Emilie Hoffer. The Morning Joe cohost shared a post on Instagram congratulating her daughter for completing her studies at Georgetown Law. 'A fantastic evening celebrating the 2025 graduates of @georgetownlawofficial Congratulations to all the graduates, especially our @emiliehoffer — We are so proud of you! And Cali too!!! #congratulations #youdidit #georgetownuniversitylawcenter,' the proud mom captioned her May 19 Instagram post. Mika, 58, attached several photos of her daughter on the big day as she wore her cap and gown and celebrated with family. The Know Your Value founder shares Emilie and daughter Carlie Hoffer with her ex-husband, Jim Hoffer. The journalists were married from 1993 to 2016. She went on to marry her second husband, Morning Joe cohost Joe Scarborough, in 2018 and they continue to host the talk show together. The mom of two has opened up about motherhood a number of times through the years, whether it's online in a candid post or on social media. 'This year, my girls have stepped up for me in ways I couldn't imagine years ago. And I am so grateful,' she reflected in a May 2023 post on MSNBC after losing her mother, Emilie Benes Brzezinski, the year prior. 'And when your daughters develop their own relationships, navigate their first careers, or decide to have kids, they'll go through great highs and low lows – and they'll begin to realize they need their moms a lot more than they thought,' she added. 'So, in the really tough moments, (especially if you feel like you have to walk on eggshells) know that your daughter also loves you so much, and she is likely still learning who she is and how to express herself.' 'I hope the young women out there learn this lesson faster than I did,' she said. In addition to her two daughters, Joe shares four kids with his exes. Joe also previously dished on his parenting style and how his relationship with his father shaped the way that he parents his own children. 'My view of fatherhood has changed through the years. I'm 55 now, and it took me about 50 years to understand just what being a good father is,' he told MSNBC in June 2018. 'I look back at my own father, and while we had a great relationship, I did what a lot of children do – we judge some of the things our parents did, nitpick about things we didn't agree with.' 'But the older I got the more I realized how blessed I was to have him always there. He was there when we went to church, when we were getting ready for school, for my baseball games. He was a constant presence in our lives and that's what counts,' he said. 'Someone once told me, 'There's no such thing as quality time. Fatherhood is all about quantity. You can't water a plant once a month – you have to be there day in, day out.' That's something I've always remembered. More than anything, I judge myself as a father.'
Entrepreneur
07-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Chronicling - and Creating - Change: Mika Brzezinski and Huma Abedin
You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. It is hard to imagine that Mika Brzezinski, a seasoned journalist who became a household name as a "Ground Zero" reporter during the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York City, or who has interviewed prominent US politicians as a co-host of the MSNBC television show Morning Joe, once struggled with self-confidence. "My parents were very supportive, and yet I found myself at one point in my career where I was having trouble expressing my value," Brzezinski tells me in Abu Dhabi in early March. "I thought, 'My goodness, if I struggle, it must not just be me.' I looked around and I noticed it was a universal problem. I had problems negotiating my own contracts, problems advocating for myself at work, and I realized it actually poured over even into my life. Getting value back in a relationship is something women should expect and many of us don't. We apologize our way into relationships or apologize our way into negotiations." In 2011, Brzezinski wrote the bestseller book "Know Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're Worth," giving candid advice based on her own experiences of being underpaid. Then, in 2015, she launched the "Know Your Value movement" to help women recognize their personal and professional values and advance in their careers. Partnering with Forbes in 2020 led her to create its first-ever 50 over 50 list, celebrating 50 women who have achieved extraordinary success later in life, and eventually to hold annual women's empowerment events in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. "You [as a woman] need to know your value and communicate it effectively. That's the bottom line," Brzezinski points out. "We can control how we communicate effectively, but many women leave that to others to do for them. Or they think, 'Well, this is the way I do it.' No. Practice. Develop a voice. Look at how you look when you're talking. Look at how you intonate when you're speaking. What's the tempo of your voice? How can you use your voice and your words more effectively? What about eye contact? All these things actually seem so simple, but for some women, they're really hard, and I love sharing with women tangible advice that they can take home and use the next day because it is simple. But somebody sometimes needs to give you the permission." Sitting with us is Huma Abedin, the longtime aide to former US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, and the author of "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds," a memoir that chronicled her life from being raised in an Indian-Pakistani household in both Saudi Arabia and the US where she later on built a prominent career in public service and national politics. Her story of personal empowerment echoes the same sentiments. "Even though I was surrounded for years by other women who supported me, lifted me up, I was very used to being behind the scenes and doing things very quietly," Abedin says. "When I was growing up in politics, we would tell jokes about when we would be promoting men and say, 'You're going to be hired to be a speech writer. You're very good.' The man would respond and say, 'Great. I want the job.' You'd go to a woman and say, 'I want to promote you and make you speech writer.' The woman would say, 'Well, I'm not really sure if I'm ready.' So I really give credit to the woman sitting next to me for forcing us to say the things that men just say automatically and naturally, and that is actually unnatural for many ofustobeforcedtodo something we're not sure we'll be good at." Brzezinski points out to one particular issue that women have been facing for far too long - a belief that talking about money - negotiating a salary or asking for a raise - is taboo. "We are great negotiating for our partners, our husbands, our kids. My gosh, we're ferocious. For our friends, we are right there," she explains. "But all of a sudden, if it's about money or about what we need in a relationship for ourselves, we lose our voice, we self-deprecate, we apologize our way into the conversation, and we depreciate in real time. That's the part that I know needs to be turned around. Nobody's going to do it for you." To the next generation of women seeking to excel in life and career, Brzezinski advises patience. "I think there's no clock anymore. It all used to be around the biological clock, but now science and acceptance allows you to reach your dreams in different ways, if need be," she explains. "But also the fact that we're taking good care of ourselves, healthcare has improved, we're living longer, and we are able to contribute for a much longer time. In fact, you could tell the younger women, relax, take your time, do your learning, raise your family. All these things are going to make you more valuable later on." And to the over 50, "We're the most desirable hire out there," she concludes. "We are completely unencumbered. We're really confident. I'll just say that."
Zawya
19-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Forbes honors leading women for outstanding achievements
Forbes and Know Your Value hosted the fourth annual Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi from March 5-8, 2025. The event, which was chaired by Know Your Value founder Mika Brzezinski, concluded with the International Women's Day Awards Gala at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The Awards Gala honored leading women and changemakers who were commemorated and celebrated for their outstanding achievements toward breaking glass ceilings and defying societal norms to overcome adversity. Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, who delivered opening remarks, recognized that the Summit acts as 'a platform to collectively celebrate International Women's Day, recognizing the remarkable achievements of women worldwide.' Minister Al Kaabi reflected that hosting Forbes 30/50 underscored Abu Dhabi and the UAE's commitment to being 'the stage where extraordinary stories of female leadership can shine brightly and inspire others' through the country's 'firm belief and guiding principle of harnessing the potential of women.' She encouraged attendees to work together to drive program global progress and gender equality through impactful policies, initiatives and conversations that are born locally and resonate globally. Honorees included: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Yusra Mardini, Olympic Swimmer & UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador who escaped war-torn Syria at the age of seventeen, was presented the Young Changemaker Award by Huma Abedin. Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi was presented with the Hometown Heroine Award by ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath for her work in developing regenerative stem cell inhalation therapy work to combat disease. Lynsey Addario, a war photographer, was commended with the Torch of Freedom Award, honoring her bravery for giving a voice to the voiceless through her photography in conflict-stricken countries. Watch here. The final award of the night was presented by Mika Brzezinski who commemorated Sheryl Lee Ralph with the Know Your Value Award for her efforts in encouraging women to know their value and worth, while also advocating for HIV/AIDs awareness. Watch here. Some notable moments from the gala event included: Macy Andrews, VP of C-BEAM and Chief of Staff for People, Policy & Purpose at Cisco, shared how the event has personally impacted her and her colleagues, reinforcing their commitment to empowering the next generation of women leaders. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, a local high school that hosted summit attendees for service day earlier in the week, performed a special dance inspired by the British suffrage movement and the power women have in rallying together to fight for their rights. Peter Rosalita and Zahra Shariff, students of the Department of Culture and Tourism's Mawhibaty program, provided a special closing performance. Mika Brzezinski, Founder, Know Your Value, Co-Host, Morning Joe, 30/50 Summit Chair; Huma Abedin, Vice Chair, 30/50 Summit, MSNBC Contributor; and Author and Maggie McGrath, Editor, ForbesWomen took the stage to share their own special remarks as leaders of the Summit before presenting awards to the honorees of the evening. The International Women's Day Gala was an impactful way to close out this year's 30/50 Women's Summit, which focused on creating cross-generational mentorship opportunities to provide leadership, guidance, and insights to women at every stage of their career. The event brought together list makers from Forbes' 30 Under 30 and 50 Over 50 lists, with the mission of forming world-changing alliances. The Forbes 30/50 Summit was presented by Cisco and Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas as the supporting sponsors and Experience Abu Dhabi as the host partner. For more information on the 2025 Forbes and Know Your Value 30/50 Summit, click here. To join the conversation on social, use #Forbes3050. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact sponsorships@
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Forbes x Know Your Value's '50 Over 50' nominations are now open—here's how to apply
Nominations are now open for Forbes and Know Your Value's Fifth Annual '50 Over 50' list, celebrating women who prove success has no age limit. Mika Brzezinski reflects on the platform's growth, sharing how the list has empowered women in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond to reach new heights. Submit nominations by May 29 at or
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mika to younger women: We have paved the long career runway for you – and it's beautiful
30/50 Summit vice chair and MSNBC contributor Huma Abedin interviewed 30/50 Summit chair Mika Brzezinski about why she started the Know Your Value movement and launched the '50 Over 50' list with Forbes, as well as what the global International Women's Day gathering means to her.
