Mika Brzezinski Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mika Brzezinski.

Mika Brzezinski is an American television host, author, and journalist. She was born on May 2, 1967, in New York City, United States. Brzezinski is best known for co-hosting MSNBC's weekday morning show, "Morning Joe," alongside Joe Scarborough.

Brzezinski's passion for journalism began at an early age, as her father, Zbigniew Brzezinski, was a respected political scientist and diplomat. She graduated from Williams College with a degree in English before starting her career as an assistant on the ABC news program "World News This Morning."

Throughout her career, Brzezinski worked for several television networks including ABC, CBS, and MSNBC, honing her skills as a journalist. In 2007, she joined Joe Scarborough to co-host "Morning Joe," which quickly became a popular show for its candid political discussions and analysis.

Aside from her television career, Brzezinski is also a successful author. She has written several books, including "All Things at Once," "Knowing Your Value," and "Obsessed: America's Food Addiction." These publications reflect her interests in women's empowerment, workplace inequality, and personal struggles with weight and food.

Mika Brzezinski's journalistic contributions have earned her various accolades, including multiple Emmy Award nominations. Her dedication to journalism and her ability to provide valuable insights have established her as a prominent figure in American television.

I suffered from a mild case of postpartum depression after m

I suffered from a mild case of postpartum depression after my second child and the physical challenge of maintaining an overnight shift at CBS, a marriage, and two in diapers made the symptoms worse and everyone in the house paid the price.

Mika Brzezinski

Marriage

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.

Mika Brzezinski

Marriage

I am up at 3:30, reading the op-ed pages and getting ready t

I am up at 3:30, reading the op-ed pages and getting ready to be on the air by 6 A.M. on the set of 'Morning Joe,' and after three hours of TV and two hours on the radio, it is only 12 noon.

Mika Brzezinski

Morning

I am not afraid to say my relationship with my man is import

I am not afraid to say my relationship with my man is important, even vital, to who I am as a person.

Mika Brzezinski

Relationship

I have mugs of hot water every morning because the studio is

I have mugs of hot water every morning because the studio is cold, and also because it makes my throat sound clearer.

Mika Brzezinski

Morning

On 'Morning Joe' I can say what I think, be my sometimes uno

On 'Morning Joe' I can say what I think, be my sometimes unorthodox self, have fun, yet be serious as well.

Mika Brzezinski

Morning

The needs of babies and toddlers were constant and drained t

The needs of babies and toddlers were constant and drained the life out my sense of self and my family's relationship with each other.

Mika Brzezinski

Relationship

We have to unclutter our brains from worries that maybe peop

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

Respect

Women face enough pressures and challenges in a workplace th

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

Success

I try my best to be extremely disciplined about my diet.

I try my best to be extremely disciplined about my diet.

Mika Brzezinski

Diet

My salary situation at 'Morning Joe' wasn't right. I made fi

My salary situation at 'Morning Joe' wasn't right. I made five attempts to fix it, then realized I'd made the same mistake every time: I apologised for asking.

Mika Brzezinski

Morning

For many women, going back to work a few months after having

For many women, going back to work a few months after having a baby is overwhelming and unmanageable. As strange as it may seem, things get even more difficult for a working mom after the second and third baby arrive. By that time, the romance of being a modern 'superwoman' wears off and reality sets in.

Mika Brzezinski

Mom

I was fired at the pinnacle of my career, on my 39th birthda

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

Birthday