With over 10 million downloads and nearly a million listens per episode, "Archetypes" debuted as Spotify's top podcast in 47 countries worldwide. The podcast has featured captivating discussions with influential women, including Mariah Carey, who explored the meaning of being a diva; Mindy Kaling, who celebrated the choice to be single; Pamela Adlon, who unveiled the pressures of being a wife and mother; Issa Rae and Ziwe Fumudoh, who dissected the misconceptions faced by women of color; and Jameela Jamil and Shohreh Agdashloo, who highlighted the courage it takes to step up and speak out, even at personal risk.
These powerful conversations, featuring notable women, friends, comedians, activists, historians, and experts, transcend individual episodes to create a vibrant cultural dialogue about how women can reject, reclaim, and redefine these archetypes on their own terms.
Lemonada's CEO and co-founder, Jessica Cordova Kramer, expressed immense honor in Meghan's trust to make "Archetypes" more accessible worldwide. She praised Meghan's unmatched talent as a host, creator, and conversationalist, and expressed excitement about co-creating a new series that aligns with Meghan's commitment to impactful storytelling. Lemonada's Chief Creative Officer and co-founder, Stephanie Wittels Wachs, added that the Lemonada team felt an immediate connection with Meghan and the Archewell Productions team, and they are thrilled to collaborate.
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, shared her pride in joining the talented team at Lemonada and continuing her passion for podcasting. She expressed enthusiasm about supporting a female-founded company that produces thought-provoking and entertaining podcasts. Meghan revealed that plans are underway to re-release "Archetypes" to reach a broader audience and to launch an exciting new podcast. She eagerly awaits the opportunity to share these projects and is delighted to be part of the Lemonada family.
"Archetypes" joins Lemonada's impressive lineup of award-winning podcasts, including "Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus," named the 2023 Show of the Year by Apple; "Blind Plea," which debuted at number one overall on the Apple Podcast charts; "Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers," which reached number one in comedy on the Apple Podcast charts; Gracie award-winners "Last Day" and "Believe Her"; "Choice Words with Samantha Bee"; as well as Webby award-winners "Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak."
