Shonda Rhimes on the Side of Success People Don’t See

Shonda Rhimes on the Side of Success People Don’t See

July 14, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 20

About this episode

Shonda Rhimes discusses her journey from shyness to success in television and shares her thoughts on relationships and future projects.

In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing conversation that begins with a decision she made to confront her lifelong shyness. She opens up about her inner world and the shock of becoming a writer suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she’s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world, whether there could be a Scandal movie, and why she considers herself more optimistic than most.

People in this episode

Host: Craig Melvin

Guest: Shonda Rhimes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bridgerton, Scandal

More episodes of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin podcast page.