On the occasion of International Women's Day, Meghan Markle joined Brooke Shields, Katie Couric, Errin Haines, and Nancy Wang Yuen in a panel discussion titled "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen." The Duchess of Sussex, known for her empowering voice, delivered a captivating keynote during the SXSW event. Her speech focused on the detrimental effects of social media on women, highlighting the fact that monetary gains should not come at the expense of logic and well-being.
Markle addressed the toxicity prevalent on social media platforms and shared her personal approach to dealing with it, which involves maintaining a healthy distance. She opened up about the negative comments she faced, particularly during her pregnancies with Archie and Lily, expressing her astonishment at the "catty and cruel" nature of online discourse.
Furthermore, Markle expressed her disappointment in the phenomenon of women perpetuating hate towards their fellow women, emphasizing the need for unity and support among women rather than tearing each other down.
Markle's empowering speech left a lasting impact on the audience, inspiring them to reflect on the importance of uplifting one another and fostering a positive online environment.
