Mon Oct 28 15:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Mika Brzezinski: Empowering Women Over 50 with “Know Your Value” and the “50 Over 50” List
**New York City** – Mika Brzezinski, the co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” is a driving force behind empowering women, particularly those over 50. She’s made it her mission to challenge the perception that women’s lives end at a certain age, and she’s doing so through her “Know Your Value” platform and the annual “50 Over 50” list, now in its fourth year.
Brzezinski’s journey began with her own struggles with pay equity and a desire to help other women navigate the often-challenging world of career advancement. Her book “Know Your Value” resonated with women, inspiring a movement that extended beyond financial negotiation.
The “50 Over 50” list, a collaboration with Forbes, was born out of a recognition that women over 50 are often overlooked in the spotlight of achievement. The list, which celebrates the successes of women in impact, investment, innovation, and lifestyle, has received an overwhelming response since its inception. With over 10,000 submissions for the first edition, it quickly became clear that the need for this platform was immense.
“I’m not shining a light on a few women who have succeeded. It was like an explosion of talent, success, and dreams,” Brzezinski shared with Woman’s World. “It’s a community that’s here to say to younger women, ‘We’ve arrived, we’re flourishing, and we’ve created for you something we never had.'”
Brzezinski emphasizes that there’s no limit to what women can achieve after 50. The list features women starting families, launching successful businesses, and making more money than they ever dreamed.
“There’s no longer white space in your future after the age of 40 and 50,” she asserts. “There’s no longer a sense of, ‘Oh, I’m going to lose my looks and be in a different category.'”
She sees age as a massive asset, bringing with it wisdom, experience, and the freedom to pursue passions without inhibition. As Brzezinski powerfully concludes, “It’s honestly like the sun coming up in your life, and you realize what matters. Everything is crystal clear, and everything that you’ve done up until this moment starts taking on a new sense of confidence and capability.”
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