While her new business venture is still "down the road," Kotb tells PEOPLE she's "excited about exploring and seeing what's out there" After 38 years of chasing stories and reporting behind a desk, Hoda Kotb is turning the page on journalism as she looks towards a new chapter in her life.

Savannah Guthrie isn't quite ready for co-anchor Hoda Kotb to depart from her spot at the Today show. The NBC personality opened up about the tidal wave of emotions she felt after Kotb shared the update to her career two weeks ago.

"If you're going to be excellent at work, something has to give at home. And if you want to be excellent at home, something has to give at work. It can't be equal,” says the 'Today' anchor

The TV personality's current co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, will likely see a new work partner after her close friend's planned early 2025 exit, though Kotb's replacement has yet to be revealed. When that happens, the name of the segment will change, too.

Savannah Guthrie wants to make Hoda Kotb proud! On Thursday, October 10, while at the Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Gala, the 52-year-old shared how she feels about her longtime co-host deciding to leave Today.

Savannah Guthrie is going to keep things going after Hoda Kotb exits the Today show. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Gala on Thursday, Oct. 10, the broadcaster, 52, revealed that she will hold down the fort when her beloved co-host, 60, departs next year.

Carson Daly is pretty bummed and “sad” that Hoda Kotb is leaving Today early next year. “Because selfishly, when she does eventually go, I won't be able to see her every day,” he told People on Wednesday 9.