The Duchess of Sussex is set to debut a new podcast following her Netflix show. widely panned by reviewers .
The upcoming eight-episode series titled "Confessions of a Female Founder" will debut next month.
This preview aims to offer a "sneak peek" into the development of her upcoming lifestyle brand and will delve into the "challenges and triumphs" of launching a business through conversations with inspiring women who have built their own enterprises.
The podcast aligns with the recently released Netflix series "With Love, Meghan," which faced significant criticism when it debuted. Additionally, it precedes the upcoming launch of the Duchess’s project. new venture As Ever which will include her edible flower sprinkles, dried biscuit mixtures, teas, and "fruit preserves".
Meghan expressed her excitement on Instagram about sharing the news regarding the podcast.
"I've been engaging in honest discussions with remarkable women who have transformed their aspirations into achievements and grown modest concepts into highly successful enterprises," she stated.
They're becoming more open, sharing their insights, experiences (and occasional mishaps), allowing me to gain from their knowledge as I develop my venture, As Ever. This experience has been incredibly enlightening, inspiring—and enjoyable! (After all, what's the use of embarking on this crazy journey without having some fun?)
The announcement follows one year after it was disclosed that the Duchess had entered into an agreement with Lemonada Media to record new shows.
The podcast company based in the U.S. stated: "As Meghan She charts her course through the entrepreneurial landscape with the imminent debut of her label As Ever, drawing motivation from genuine, unvarnished narratives and insights shared by distinguished women entrepreneurs—ranging from recognizing your value, to heeding your instincts, attracting backers, and prioritizing self-improvement."
A trailer will debut on March 25, with the premiere of the first episode following on April 8 — the day prior to the King and Queen’s 20th wedding anniversary celebration.
The Duchess commented, "I'm immensely proud of our endeavors, and I cherish the open discussions I get to have with other women entrepreneurs as we navigate the ups and downs of launching a company."
This is the first podcast recorded by the Duchess since Archetypes, which she did. launched on Spotify in 2022 .
The 12-episode series was the sole production to come out of the Sussexes' $20 million agreement with the audio streaming company, apart from a short holiday special. not extended for a second season .
Several months following the launch of Archetypes, it was confirmed that both Spotify and Archewell Audio had decided to "part ways amicably." part ways ”.
A representative for the Sussexes stated that the Duchess would "create additional content for the Archetypes audience on a different platform" instead.
Stephanie Wittels Wachs, who serves as the Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Lemonada, stated: " Meghan She comes across as incredibly warm and inviting, which shines through in her interviews.
She fosters an inviting environment where her guests feel at ease sharing their captivating personal narratives and opening up in ways they probably have not done so publicly before. Audiences should anticipate discussions that are far more akin to break-room chats rather than formal boardroom meetings.
Jessica Cordova Kramer, the company’s CEO and co-founder, also stated: "Being female founders ourselves, Steph and I appreciate the opportunity to create with Meghan the very podcast we wished for when starting Lemonada."
The firm was established in 2019 with the aim "to make life suck less".
Last year, The Hollywood Reporter cited Ms Kramer and Ms Wachs as part of the “most influential figures in podcasting.”
Lemonada's achievements encompass Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus , which remained at the top of the Apple Podcast charts for 29 days and was designated as Apple’s 2023 Show of the Year.
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