Meghan Markle is stepping back into the podcasting spotlight with her latest venture, Confessions of a Female Founder, announced on March 13. This comes nearly two years after her high-profile $20 million Spotify deal with Prince Harry crashed and burned. Partnering with Lemonada Media, a female-founded company, Meghan’s new eight-episode series, set to debut on April 8, promises to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship. Fans are buzzing about what this fresh start means for the Duchess of Sussex, especially after the Archetypes era ended in a Spotify split.
“I’m so excited to share with you something else I’ve been working on: Confessions of a Female Founder, my new podcast with @lemonadamedia!” Meghan shared on Instagram. “I’ve been having candid conversations with amazing women who have turned dreams into realities and scaled small ideas into massively successful businesses.”
The podcast will spotlight her own entrepreneurial journey-think her new lifestyle brand, As Ever-while featuring inspiring female founders spilling their tips, tricks, and even their tumbles. It’s a pivot from Archetypes, which explored stereotypes and snagged a People’s Choice Award, but didn’t survive Spotify’s productivity expectations.
Markle launches new podcast venture
The Spotify deal, signed in 2020, was a big swing for Meghan and Harry’s Archewell Audio. Valued at $20 million, it produced just 12 Archetypes episodes and a holiday special before fizzling out in 2023. Reports suggest the couple didn’t meet the “productivity benchmarks” needed for the full payout, leaving some execs-like Spotify’s Bill Simmons, who dubbed them “grifters”-less than impressed. But Meghan’s not letting that define her audio legacy. With Lemonada, she’s doubling down on her passion for podcasting and supporting women in business.
“It has been absolutely eye-opening, inspiring, and fun!” Meghan added in her announcement, hinting at a lighter, more personal vibe for this project. Lemonada’s Chief Creative Officer, Stephanie Wittels Wachs, praised her approach: “Meghan is such a warm and welcoming person, and you feel that in her interviews. She creates a comfortable space for her guests to bring fascinating personal stories to the table.” While details like guest names are still under wraps, the buzz is building-especially with Meghan’s knack for pulling in big names like Serena Williams and Mariah Carey from her Archetypes days.
Fresh off her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, she’s juggling multiple ventures, proving she’s not afraid to bounce back. Whether you’re a fan or a skeptic, Confessions of a Female Founder is shaping up to be a must-listen for anyone curious about the highs and lows of building a brand.
