Meghan Markle has officially released the first teaser of her new podcast, ‘Confessions of a Female Founder’, with promises of unfiltered conversations, business advice, and a dash of “girl talk.” The eight-episode series debuts April 8 and will focus on female founders and their experiences navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurial success.
The Duchess of Sussex, who has also recently stepped into the world of entrepreneurship with her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, will utilize the podcast as a platform to dispense advice, personal anecdotes, and lessons learned from business leaders.
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Meghan Markle’s Vision for the Podcast
In the teaser, 43-year-old Meghan Markle welcomed herself and the show’s premise, stating, “I’m Meghan, and this is Confessions of a Female Founder, a show where I chat with female entrepreneurs and friends about the sleepless nights, the lessons learned and the laser focus that got them to where they are today.”
In contrast to other business-oriented podcasts, Confessions of a Female Founder seeks to provide a more nurturing and relaxed environment for women entrepreneurs. Meghan Markle made it clear that the series is not a competitive-pitch show like Shark Tank but an environment where entrepreneurs can be honest about their experiences. “This is not Shark Tank; think of this as ‘dolphin tank.’ These are very friendly waters; it’s all going to be good,” she continued.
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Candid Conversations and Business Takeaways
Throughout the show, Markle will interview women business owners about their life stories, including the challenges they overcame and the successes they experienced. The trailer features snippets of dialog from future episodes, where guests candidly share their business triumphs and failures.
“I’m broke, and no one’s calling me,” claimed one visitor, while another confided, “It just started climbing and climbing, and there were 5,000, 10,000 people on our website.” Another of the people being interviewed recalled the philosophy behind her business and mentioned, “I knew in that moment that I’d rather stand for something than sell a whole ton of product and stand for nothing.”
Meghan Markle also previewed her entrepreneurial path, announcing that Confessions of a Female Founder will share insights on the building of As Ever, her lifestyle brand that will carry items such as her popular raspberry jam.
A New Chapter Following Spotify Exit
Markle’s new podcast is a continuation of her last venture, Archetypes, which launched in August 2022 under a $20 million contract with Spotify. The show had high-profile guests like Serena Williams, Deepika Padukone, Mindy Kaling, Paris Hilton, and Mariah Carey. Spotify did not, however, renew the deal, prompting Markle to sign a fresh deal with Lemonada Media in February 2024.
Earlier this month, Markle posted on Instagram about Confessions of a Female Founder, stating, “I’ve been having honest conversations with incredible women who’ve made dreams realities, and taken tiny ideas and scaled them into incredibly successful businesses.”
She continued, “They’re opening up, giving me their tips, tricks (and tumbles), and allowing me to pick their brains as I create my own business, As Ever. It has been eye-opening, inspiring. And fun! (Because what’s the point if we can’t have a little fun on this crazy journey?)”
Release Date, Expectations
Premiering on April 8, with fresh instalments weekly, is Confessions of a Female Founder. Given her personal experiences, coupled with the knowledge gained from successful female entrepreneurs, Markle’s comeback into the world of podcasting is sure to draw much attention.
Those fans and would-be entrepreneurs can expect an inspired mix of story, professional knowledge, and empowering conversations meant to propel women to transform their ideas into successful businesses.
