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

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Podcast: [Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glass-half-full-with-craig-melvin-7675253)
Published: 2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00
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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.

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