Meghan Markle announces 'Confessions of a Female Founder' podcast 2 years after $20M Spotify split

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle is re-entering the podcasting space with 'Confessions of a Female Founder', set to debut on April 8, after her previous Spotify podcast 'Archetypes' was discontinued despite critical acclaim.

Produced by Lemonada Media, the eight-episode series will explore Meghan’s experiences as an entrepreneur and feature discussions with accomplished female founders.

Meghan Markle shares excitement for new podcast

Meghan Markle, who recently launched her lifestyle brand As Ever, shared her enthusiasm 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," she said.

"It has been absolutely eye-opening, inspiring, and fun!" she added.

Meghan Markle's deeper look at entrepreneurship

In an interview with People, Meghan Markle revealed the struggles she faced in launching As Ever, particularly legal hurdles surrounding the brand’s trademark.

She emphasized the learning curve of entrepreneurship, adding, "I appreciate everyone who supported me and gave me the grace to make mistakes… It’s a learning curve."

Her new podcast aims to offer valuable insights for aspiring businesswomen by unpacking the highs and lows of brand-building.

Meghan Markle's Spotify fallout to a fresh start

Meghan Markle’s return to podcasting comes nearly two years after she and Prince Harry parted ways with Spotify after a 2021 multimillion dollar deal, according to Page Six.

The couple’s Archetypes podcast, which initially topped the charts, was not renewed for a second season despite winning the People’s Choice Award for Best Podcast of 2022 and a 2024 Gracie Award.

According to a source, Markle did not produce enough content for the $20 million project.

Spotify and Archewell Audio shared in a joint statement that they had “mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we made together.”

Internet divided over Meghan Markle's launch of new podcast

While many netizens shared excitement for Meghan Markle's new podcast, other social media users slammed her latest venture.

One user on Instagram commented, "I loved her old podcast, looking forward to this!" Another wrote, "I love how much we’re getting from her! This sounds like it’ll be an amazing podcast!!" An individual penned, "This sounds like a great focus… women launching biz."

However, one user on X remarked, "I’ve never seen a person more desperate to be a celebrity." Another opined, "Another attempt to be relevant? How many resets does this make for Meghan now?" One said, "Maybe her actual brand… Is the constant yearly rebranding Genius!"

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