Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has recently secured a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media, eight months after parting ways with Spotify, according to Deadline. Lemonada Media, founded in 2019 by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs, is known for producing thought-provoking and entertaining podcasts like 'Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus' and 'Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy.'
This new collaboration will not only include the launch of a new podcast series by Markle but also the availability of her previous Spotify series, 'Archetypes.' Markle expressed her enthusiasm for joining Lemonada Media's brilliant team and supporting a female-founded company. She stated, 'Being able to support a female-founded company with a roster of thought-provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a fantastic way to kick off 2024.'
Markle plans to re-release the 'Archetypes' series, offering more people access to the intriguing exploration of labels placed on women. The series features powerful interviews with celebrities such as Mindy Kaling, Margaret Cho, Serena Williams, Paris Hilton, and Jenny Slate. Unfortunately, only 12 episodes were released before the show was halted.
The news of Markle's podcast deal with Lemonada Media comes after her previous partnership with Spotify ended in 2023. Sources revealed that Spotify decided to part ways with Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, due to the perceived lack of content delivered during their $20 million deal. In a joint statement, Spotify and Archewell expressed mutual agreement on the decision and pride in the series they created together.
It's noteworthy that in an interview last year, the CEO of Spotify implied that Markle's show did not bring joy to consumers. However, her collaboration with Lemonada Media signals a fresh start in the podcasting world, and Markle is eager to share her upcoming projects with the Lemonada family.
With this new podcast deal, Meghan Markle continues to explore her passion for podcasting and contribute to the dynamic landscape of thought-provoking content. Her involvement with Lemonada Media promises to bring insightful and engaging discussions to listeners while supporting a female-founded company in the process. Fans and podcast enthusiasts can look forward to Markle's re-released series, 'Archetypes,' as well as her forthcoming new podcast.
