Shonda Rhimes is an award-winning television creator, producer and New York Times best-selling author. She is also the CEO of Shondaland, the global media company that encompasses brand partnerships, merchandise, theatrical and streaming content, Shondaland Audio, the editorial website Shondaland.com and Shondaland Publishing.  In her career, Rhimes’ work has been celebrated with numerous awards including induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.  She has shifted the entertainment industry’s business model and changed the face of television.