Just when we thought we could catch a breather from the relentless Meghan Markle media whirlwind, she’s back—podcast in tow—promising a mix of girl talk and business brilliance in her latest stab at staying relevant. Say hello to Confessions of a Female Founder, the freshest title in Meghan’s ever-expanding resume of self-aggrandizement.
Meghan unveiled this shiny new project under her Lemonarda Media banner, hot on the heels of her $20 million Spotify deal that mysteriously evaporated. Perhaps it’s because Archetypes didn’t exactly ignite the airwaves. Or maybe listeners weren’t begging for more of her preachy, TED Talk-style ramblings. Who knows? Regardless, Meghan’s dusted herself off from that flop and is ready to grace us peasants with yet another dose of her wisdom.
So, what’s in store with this so-called groundbreaking podcast? According to Meghan’s own trailer, expect tales of “sleepless nights,” “lessons learned,” and “laser focus.” Yep, nothing says relatable entrepreneur like a woman who married a prince and had multi-million-dollar deals handed to her on a silver platter. Listeners are also in for some real gems from her guests, like “I’m broke and no one is calling me” and “I’d rather stand for something than sell a ton of product and stand for nothing.” Profound. Earth-shattering. Truly, we’ve never heard such game-changing business insights before.
But don’t worry—this isn’t just about business. Oh no, Meghan spices things up with a dash of personal drama, coyly asking one guest, “Are you saying you’re not single now? Have I missed something in the past couple of weeks?” Because what’s a podcast without a sprinkle of gossip, right? And then there’s the trailer’s big finish: “Let’s do this, ladies!” Motivational? Sure. Cringe-worthy? You bet. This is the same woman who once compared a curtsy to a medieval skit, now trying to convince us she’s just one of the gals, rallying us with a pep talk that feels anything but authentic.
This podcast is just another brick in Meghan’s unstoppable content empire. In the last three months alone, she’s hit us with a Netflix series, Instagram posts dripping with influencer vibes (complete with shoppable clothing links, of course), a rumored spat with Gwyneth Paltrow, and her endless rebranding spree. That’s not even counting the Arro relaunch or the constant PR machine ensuring her name pops up daily. It’s exhausting. Even the most devoted royal fans are struggling to keep pace with the Meghan Marathon.
Yet, despite all this effort, it feels like no one’s actually buzzing about her projects. World of Lemonade—or WLM, if you’re trying to sound chic—has barely made a ripple in pop culture. Same goes for this new podcast. Are people, beyond a small clique of diehard Sussex stans, even listening?
Let’s zero in on the most cringe-worthy moment of all: Meghan pitching her show as “not Shark Tank—think of this as Dolphin Tank. These are very friendly waters.” What does that even mean? Are we supposed to feel comforted that no one’s getting ripped apart in her safe, Meghan-approved bubble? Or is this just another quirky branding swing that, like Archetypes, will fade away after a single season?
And then there’s the guest lineup—or lack thereof. Just eight episodes. Eight! Is that all Meghan could scrape together? Are female founders really clamoring to chat with her, or is this just an echo chamber of her Santa Barbara crew? Expect cameos from her bookstore-owning buddies and maybe a few recycled celeb pals doing her a solid. The desperation is thick. The cash might be drying up. And despite her best efforts to paint herself as a powerhouse entrepreneur, the truth lingers: Meghan Markle’s slickest business move was saying “I do” to a prince.
