After a turbulent first run with Spotify, Meghan Markle is stepping back into the podcasting world—this time with a bold, focused new series titled “Confessions of a Female Founder.” The podcast, which will stream on Lemonada Media in 2025, marks a fresh start for the Duchess of Sussex and a potential game-changer in the world […]
After a turbulent first run with Spotify, Meghan Markle is stepping back into the podcasting world—this time with a bold, focused new series titled “Confessions of a Female Founder.” The podcast, which will stream on Lemonada Media in 2025, marks a fresh start for the Duchess of Sussex and a potential game-changer in the world of female-led storytelling.
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Meghan’s first foray into audio came in the form of Archetypes, a podcast produced through a reported $20 million deal with Spotify. While Archetypes explored how society labels women and featured high-profile guests like Serena Williams and Mariah Carey, it was short-lived. After just one season, Spotify and the Sussexes’ Archewell Audio parted ways, citing creative differences.
This time, however, Meghan Markle seems to be going all-in with a topic that resonates deeply with both her personal and professional journey: female entrepreneurship.
According to Lemonada Media, the new podcast will feature candid conversations with women who’ve launched, led, or lost companies. The title itself suggests a raw, honest tone—possibly unfiltered and unpolished—in sharp contrast to more polished interview formats. Markle will also serve as executive producer, and the show promises behind-the-scenes insights into the challenges and victories of building something from the ground up.
In Meghan’s own words:
“I’m really proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to launch a dynamic new podcast, which will showcase the lived experiences of women navigating the complex world of entrepreneurship.”
In the male-dominated world of venture capital and tech startups, female founders still face massive disparities—in funding, visibility, and representation. A show like this could shine a spotlight on untold stories, not only celebrating successes but also exploring failures, pivots, and hard-earned lessons.
With Meghan’s global platform, Confessions of a Female Founder could amplify voices that rarely make mainstream headlines and possibly inspire a new generation of women to build and lead.
Lemonada Media, known for hit shows like Last Day and Add to Cart, has built a reputation for telling deeply human, socially conscious stories. The company’s mission to “make life suck less” aligns with Meghan’s ongoing work around women’s rights, mental health, and equity.
What’s interesting here is the platform shift. Moving from Spotify’s celebrity-first strategy to Lemonada’s mission-driven model could signal a more intimate and authentic approach to podcasting for Meghan.
Meghan Markle returning to podcasting world also reflects a broader trend: podcasts are becoming a serious medium for leadership, influence, and change. With smartphones as the go-to device for 70% of U.S. podcast listeners and Gen Z and Millennials making up over 60% of monthly listeners, there’s a massive audience hungry for honest, insightful stories—especially from women in power.
In the age of short attention spans and clickbait headlines, long-form audio is still one of the few ways to go deep. And when it comes to entrepreneurship, going deep is essential. It’s not just about funding rounds and exits; it’s about doubt, burnout, purpose, and resilience—exactly the kinds of themes Markle’s podcast is likely to explore.
Of course, critics are watching closely. After the high-profile exit from Spotify and persistent public scrutiny, expectations are high. But the partnership with Lemonada, a sharp focus on female founders, and a more mission-aligned tone could position Confessions of a Female Founder for long-term success.
More importantly, it may carve out a space for a new kind of business podcast—one less obsessed with unicorns and IPOs and more interested in people, perseverance, and the messy reality of making something from nothing.
Conclusion
Meghan Markle’s Confessions of a Female Founder arrives at a pivotal time for both podcasting and female entrepreneurship. With the right tone, honest stories, and a platform committed to purpose over popularity, it might just become one of the most talked-about shows of the year.
And for the podcasting world? It’s another reminder that storytelling—when done with intention—still has the power to move people, challenge assumptions, and inspire change.