Mia Brabham
Staff Writer
Mia Brabham is a Staff Writer at Shondaland.com covering entertainment and lifestyle by day, and a dreamer of all sorts by night. Her debut book, Note to Self, is a short collection of life lessons that is in the hands of readers all over the world.
9 Crunchy Snacks to Replace Basic Potato Chips
For your next summertime nosh, try these tasty, health-conscious choices inspired by traditional crisps.
11 Books and Movies That Inspire a Relationship With Nature
From poetry and documentaries to essay collections and memoirs, these works of art spark awe, motivation, and appreciation of the world around us.
Charlotte Gill Is From Two Worlds in Her Memoir ‘Almost Brown’
The Canadian author explores her relationship with her parents and growing up biracial in a multicultural household.
6 Yummy Alternatives to Coffee
Forgoing java? Try these substitutes packed with good-for-you ingredients.
8 Fun and Intriguing Online Classes to Take This Summer
Splurge on an online course that could lead to your next hobby or skill.
The Art of Friendship: How to Befriend Neighbors
Bonds based on proximity can be among the most powerful relationships in our lives. Here are methods for building genuine, meaningful connections with neighbors.
How to Move On From Anger
Anger is one of the more complex emotions, whether it’s directed at yourself or someone else. How to best wrangle it might surprise you.
How to Eat Your Way to Healthier Hair
The connection between your diet and your hair follicles is important. Here are nutritional strategies to make your mane look and feel more marvelous.
Embrace Mindless Fun: 11 Ways to Microdose Joy
Feeling overwhelmed? Here are several fun methods to add bite-size merriment to your day. No major time commitment required.
The Art of Friendship: How to Part Ways With a Pal
Heartbreak can happen in platonic relationships. If it’s time to call it quits, embrace these approaches for an equitable breakup.
Big Freedia and ‘Queen Charlotte’ Bounce It Out at Xavier University’s Spring Waltz
In celebration of “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” HBCU students marked their own Regency era by releasing their royal wiggle alongside Big Freedia at the bounce music event in New Orleans.
5 Stylish Ways to Avoid Buying New Clothes
This Earth Day, incorporate circular fashion into your life from these conscientious online providers.
The Art of Friendship: How to Attract a More Inclusive Friend Group
The search for pals who are different is important but nuanced. Unlock the thoughtful ways to approach this relationship aspiration.
How to Make Secrets Fun Again
From adult sleepovers to surprise dates, moments of revelation can connect people — and they don’t have to be too serious to have an impact.
How to Make a Big Decision, According to Decision Coaches
Time for a tough call? These strategies involve more than a pros-and-cons list.
Why Is Makeup Packaging Resembling Toys?
From sparkly crayons to quirky school buses, nostalgia-inspired designs for cosmetics aimed at adults are unapologetically angling to capture their attention — and dollars.
Meet the Black Women Reshaping American Theater
Shondaland talks to four pioneering artistic directors and producers who are making theater more inclusive and accessible.
How to Tap Into Memories You Can Smell
Scent spurs memory. Discover methods to embrace nostalgia with fragrance.
Is Rage Applying an Effective Career Tactic?
Move over, quiet quitting. There’s a new strategy to potentially move ahead.
Health is Front and Center for Holly Robinson Peete
The outspoken Hallmark Channel actress opens up about the evolution of her marriage, the challenges of motherhood, and the struggles with her overactive bladder.
Joy Makers: Sweat Is Spiritual for Fitness Instructor Walter Kemp
With his unique dance-based workout classes, the beloved movement personality is crafting divine new ways to feel physically and mentally healthy.
Refresh and Redefine the Reasons for Your Partnership
In a relationship, should you share the exact same passions in life? Not quite. Learn how to come together and create your own meaning.
6 Ways to Start Journaling and Feel the Emotional Benefits
If you want to chronicle your feelings, discover the right type of journaling for you.
How to Establish Digital Boundaries at Work
From answering emails at specific times to avoiding colleagues on social media, creating personal workplace policies can lead to a stronger balance in your life.
How to Create a Healthy Relationship With Social Media
Experts explain why we’re addicted to social media and what strategies we can use to establish boundaries for a healthy sense of digital well-being.
Joy Makers: Perspective Provides Peace for Chaplain Emma Percy
The trailblazing feminist theologian has dedicated her life to listening to others and teaching how to rejoice in the face of adversity.
11 Nonprofits That Help Kids
Where you can give your time, resources, and attention to help today’s youth and tomorrow’s world.
Joy Makers: Game Designer Jill Wilson Creates Comfort Through Play
Wilson, the founder and CEO of Robin Games, soothes and excites players thanks to a user experience based on the meditative rather than the frenetic.
The Art of Friendship: How to Establish Connections with Online Pals
If you want to become closer friends with a digital acquaintance, follow these steps to build a genuine connection IRL.
An Homage to People Who Work on Holidays
From hospitals to zoos, being on the clock doesn’t stop first responders and other essential workers from establishing their own unique traditions.
Keke Palmer Is the Boss
Following the release of her new podcast, “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer,” the multitalented star talks about the hardest lessons she’s learned, her new network, and what she currently can’t stop thinking about.
The Art of Friendship: How to Open Up About Money
Dig into the dollars you’re spending with your closest confidants, and discover new ways to engage in forthright conversations about your finances.