Spotify has shared Meghan Markle’s podcast trailer in a surprise olive branch to the Duchess of Sussex.
“Confessions of a Female Founder”, produced by Lemonada Media, is due to drop on April 8, just two years after the Sussexes were brutally axed by streaming platform Spotify.
In the trailer, Meghan says: “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.”
Spotify shared the trailer with the description: “Join Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to hear the unfiltered stories behind the successes of notable female founders.
Spotify shares Meghan’s podcast trailer in surprise olive branch after brutal axe
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“The show launches April 8th, wherever you get your podcasts. Hit subscribe now so you never miss an episode!”
In June 2023, sources close to Spotify said Prince Harry and Meghan did not meet the productivity benchmark required to receive the full headline payout from the deal.
Only one 12-episode series called Archetypes was produced, and the couple subsequently parted ways with the streaming platform.
Bill Simmons, a Spotify executive, was quoted as saying: “I wish I had been involved in the ‘Meghan and Harry leave Spotify’ negotiation.
Spotify has shared the trailer for ‘Confessions of a Female Founder’
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“‘The F***ing Grifters.’ That’s the podcast we should have launched with them.
“I have got to get drunk one night and tell the story of the Zoom I had with Harry to try and help him with a podcast idea.
“It’s one of my best stories.”
Last week, the Duchess of Sussex announced her highly-anticipated podcast would be released on April 8.
She wrote on Instagram: “I’m so excited to share with you something else I’ve been working on: “Confessions of a Female Founder,” my new podcast with @lemonadamedia!
“I’ve been having candid conversations with amazing women who have turned dreams into realities, and scaled small ideas into massively successful businesses.
“They’re opening up, sharing their tips, tricks (and tumbles), and letting me pick their brains as I build out my own business, As ever.
“It has been absolutely eye-opening, inspiring…and fun! (Because what’s the point if we can’t have some fun on this wild adventure?) First episode is April 8th!”
