Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is taking a thoughtful pause from her hit podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. In a recent appearance on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, Meghan Markle reveals she’s deliberately delaying the second season to focus on her growing lifestyle brand, As Ever.
A Strategic Pause for Growth
Since launching the podcast in April, Meghan Markle has used the platform to highlight inspiring female entrepreneurs and candidly discuss the ups and downs of starting a business. But now, Meghan Markle reveals that hosting a second season just isn’t the right move—at least not yet.
“I love that there’s so much excitement and desire for a second season,” she said, “but I need to focus on my business.” The Suits alum made it clear that she’s putting what she learned from the first season of her podcast into practice with As Ever, and that real-world application comes first.
Behind the Scenes: What’s Really Going On
Meghan Markle reveals the reality behind her seemingly glamorous workload—balancing brand building, podcasting, and television commitments. “Very rarely do people see everything that’s happening behind the scenes,” she shared. “I show a small glimpse of that, but equally, I wrapped season one of my Netflix series, still had to promote it, still had to be in edits for season two.”
The Duchess also added with humor, “At a certain point, the only thing I want spread thin is my jam!”—a witty nod to both her workload and her lifestyle product line.
Why Now Is Not the Time
Meghan Markle reveals she’s delaying the second season of the podcast because she believes it’s essential to first build her own credibility as a founder. “It doesn’t seem right to continue a podcast about female founders when my own journey is still unfolding,” she admitted.
Her hope is to return to the podcast when she can reflect on real progress. “I would love to bring the show back when I’m at a different point in my journey,” Meghan said. “After a full quarter or even a year, when I can say, ‘Here are my proof points... look at everything I’ve learned.’”
Putting Her Energy Where It Matters Most
For Meghan Markle, the decision isn’t about stepping away—it’s about stepping forward. She reveals that delaying the second season allows her to concentrate on what matters most right now: building something authentic from the ground up.
“I just made a choice to say, ‘It’s a really good time to put all of my energy into the thing that I’m building,’” she shared. And that choice reflects a commitment to quality over quantity, presence over pressure.
What’s Next for Meghan Markle and Her Podcast
While fans may be disappointed, Meghan Markle reveals her intentions with clarity and purpose. The second season of the podcast isn’t canceled—it’s simply postponed until the timing aligns with her growth. As she navigates motherhood, entrepreneurship, and media all at once, Meghan Markle reveals how important it is to prioritize wisely, delay strategically, and stay authentic.
