Shonda Rhimes
Creator of Grey's Anatomy & Scandal | Shondaland founder, $150M+ Netflix deal
About
Shonda Rhimes is the creator of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder, and founder of Shondaland, a media company that has produced some of the most-watched shows in television history. Her Netflix deal, reportedly worth over $150 million, made her one of the most powerful figures in entertainment.
Her memoir 'Year of Yes' became a bestseller and inspired millions to embrace discomfort. She has transformed representation on television, consistently creating shows with diverse casts and complex female characters.
With 3 talks at major events, she speaks on storytelling, building creative empires, and the power of saying yes to opportunities that scare you.
What Shonda Talks About
Overcoming fear and embracing personal challenges
The evolution of storytelling in television and digital media
Creating diverse and inclusive content in entertainment
Building and scaling creative production companies
Breaking barriers for women in television leadership
Talks2
The future of storytelling
"We all feel a compelling need to watch stories, to tell stories ... to discuss the things that tell each one of us that we are not alone in the world," says TV titan Shonda Rhimes. A dominant force in television since "Grey's Anatomy" hit the airwaves, Rhimes discusses the future of media networks, how she's using her narrative-building skills as a force for good, an intriguing concept known as "Amish summers" and much more, in conversation with Cyndi Stivers, director of the TED Residency.
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