Inna Miroshnichenko: «People are driven by the hope that tomorrow will be better than today»

Inna Miroshnichenko is a modern example of a lady of excellence. She realizes herself in absolutely different professional directions, raises two children, sharing the role of mother and wife, helps girls to achieve their goals in the author’s marathon MaraFit.

Read about the secrets of time management, financial literacy, careers in television and law, complexes, romance and everyday life – in an interview with the digital cover of December.

You have adapted the magic of morning and the magic of television into your life by becoming the host of “Rankoviy. Live.” How do you wake up and how do you start your day?

I have a hard time waking up in the morning without certain rituals. Many admire the fact that I manage to do 30 things in the morning, but the whole secret is that it is without them that I cannot be toned down on “Rankovy. Live.” My morning starts with taking care of myself, and I consider it the key to a productive day.

Morning gives energy to smile, so I want to share something positive and energize people so that their new day starts with the realization of a little dream. Some want to start making proper breakfasts, others want to get a new job, to change their lives dramatically. I’m glad I can be a part of this change.

Are you a time-manager of your life?

Yes, I’m a time-manager person. If I’m not living up to my schedule, I feel like something has gone wrong. I have a certain schedule in my life: frequency of exercise, diet, work processes, family matters. When something falls out or doesn’t go according to plan, I get stressed. My body feels comfortable working when it knows what’s waiting for it in the near future.

What do you consider to be the most important qualities for a morning show host?

The presenter should definitely understand that the world is multifaceted. You can’t divide it into black and white, pro and con, because as many people as there are opinions. And these people can be your guests or opponents as well as spectators. If you don’t accept that their point of view has validity, there’s no chance of having more success in this case.

It’s important to be optimistic. News comes in all shapes and sizes, both good and not so good. If you are able to perceive everything and pass through itself, but at the same time find a positive in anything – it’s fine. After all, the mood with which you broadcast information, and so it is absorbed by the audience. People are driven by the hope that tomorrow will be better than today.

You also carry out your professional activities in the field of law. How do you combine two radically different directions?

The thing is, I was a lawyer before I got into television. I chose this profession because of my heart. I felt the energy to realize myself in this area. Restraint, strictness, punctuality. In law right now I leave all my grounding character traits behind, and in the airwaves I take off. In my case, it’s the perfect combination. The spheres don’t infringe on each other because I take the time and have time to do all the processes, so I don’t feel like I’m moving in the wrong direction.

What challenges does this field present to you now?

It’s the ability to switch from emotionality to restraint. It’s not so much a challenge, but a human quality: the ability to adjust to someone else’s mood. Thanks to the two opposite spheres, I bring it up in me. I haven’t fully adapted yet, but I can already see a definite process. Besides, there is no limit to perfection. If a person says that he knows and can do everything, it means that he just stopped in his development.

You are known to help girls get in shape at the MaraFit marathon. Did you have any complexes about your appearance?

Every girl has some complexes about her appearance. I had them at different times in my life. And at school and at university, because every year society becomes more and more demanding to your appearance. It is important to move away from the format of a constant circular movement to improve oneself, and to move toward acceptance. It is clear not to run itself, but learn to notice the individual characteristics that are the highlight of each person.

If you’re 5’9″, you shouldn’t expect to look like Naomi Campbell, because she’s a different build. Conversely, if you are slim, thin, but you dream of a butt like Kim Kardashian, you need to understand that it is almost impossible to do without surgery.

It was easier for me to live and fight all my complexes when I started reading psychological literature. And the final chord was my acquaintance with my husband, because he absolutely knows how to dispel all doubts, support, inspire. No matter what happens in my life, he will always prove to me that I am the best and the most beautiful. Thanks to him, I not only got rid of my inner clamps, but also gained the strength to create a unique marathon that would help girls find the core and energy to appreciate, not to pick on themselves.

Our society has a strong attitude that earning a lot is bad. How do you overcome this barrier?

Unfortunately, this attitude has been in our society for a long time. It grew up when the state did not benefit from people reaching certain heights. Communism was at its peak, and it was much easier to manage the poor than the wealthy. It has been passed down from generation to generation. Families were taught to be frugal, not to earn more.

Not all people feel comfortable with huge material wealth. Some get high from living in a small country house, growing fresh produce under the window and reading a book on the veranda. And that’s cool. And if a person has ambition, and he wants to grow, develop, learn, implement, create interesting projects. It is important to him the indicator of earnings, financial status, because it directly reflects the success of his business.

We need money to make our lives more comfortable. We all want to live happily, like ourselves in the mirror, dress nicely, eat quality food, travel, learn. And to do that, you have to work and multiply your money. Happiness is not about material possessions, but they definitely help to achieve certain goals and dreams.

Do you think financial literacy should be introduced into the school curriculum to educate the next generation?

Financial literacy is something that is taught not only by financiers, but also by psychologists, who teach how to manage finances, think about money and approach it with the right energy, how to invest, how to distribute. Family models are not always the right ones. We have to take the best out of the family, but if your family model has been mismanaging money for decades, it’s worth listening to professionals, taking insights from school and university to change the quality of life.

I would introduce it right when I was a kid, when the first pocket money appears. First, so that the child feels their value. In elementary school it is important to explain that money is earned by work, that it does not fall from the sky. Secondly, to teach how to use them correctly. It is worth bringing up the desire to earn, to gain financial independence, to see ways of realization.

What rules do you follow in raising your children?

My children have had personalities since birth. I always ask their permission to do something. Even when the child isn’t talking yet, doesn’t give me an answer, but before I invade personal space, I always ask. If the procedure is painful, I explain why we’re doing it and make it clear that at this moment my mom will be there to support us.

I don’t build totalitarian relationships. I don’t allow myself to raise my voice to the kids, I don’t order or give the answer, “Because I said so.” The kids and I have a dialogue. My youngest son is not 2 years old, but I can already see that he is able to express himself in dialogue. He feels valued and knows he can make an impact. The older daughter, who is 3.5 years old, is already a full-fledged adult who decides what she likes more often than we decide it for her. I have been teaching my children self-esteem since they were born. 

You recently returned from Italy. What do you think of the character of this country?

Italy is a very tasty country. Food is the easiest way to have fun. I have never eaten anywhere as good as in Italy. I also like the history of this country, the temperament. It’s not for nothing that we even call our children Italian names (smiling – editor’s note). We have a certain admiration within the family for Italians, for how they are not afraid to express their emotions. Even if they are discussing something everyday, you can see the charisma, the gestures, the special intonation, which is not typical of our mentality. They know how to get their emotions right! 

Do you often take romantic trips with your husband?

We try as often as possible, because we both work very hard and hardly ever see each other, communicating only in messengers. Such trips –  is an opportunity to be with each other, to remember that family begins with the two of us, to discuss common dreams, goals, to take time for each other without talking about repairs, work, children.

Will the romance be eaten away by everyday life?

Of course! Genesis can eat away at romance with the first few days of living together. If you don’t give time to the couple and separately to your partner, sooner or later there will be complaints. When a couple forms for themselves the right balance between domesticity and romantic relationships, it gives the understanding that the family is everyone’s responsibility. I encourage you not to forget the romance, especially when you become parents, that doesn’t mean you cross out the roles you had before.

What are your main rules for a strong family relationship?

The most important thing is respect. In a relationship, it is not allowed to insult, to raise the tone, to turn to personalities. In our family, we are both constantly busy with work, we have two children, and sometimes the nervous tension is off the charts. It is important to voice your emotions to your partner, to listen to his feelings, to analyze what happened, what are the ways out of the situation. If there is a need to be alone, say so. But under no circumstances go over the edge. When people respect each other, they are sure to achieve common goals, which is also important to set in order to have a vector of movement for the whole family.

Text: Maria Holotiy

Photo: Irina Bondar, Sergey Melnik, personal archive