Meghan Markle: Truth & Media Narrative
- Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently appeared on Emma Grede's "Aspire with Emma grede" podcast, weeks after concluding the first season of her own podcast, "Confessions of...
- In a preview clip, Markle acknowledged her public image has "very different" from her acting days.
- during the episode, Markle discussed the origins of her lifestyle company, As Ever, and its initial product: raspberry preserves inspired by her garden.
Meghan Markle confronts perceptions and entrepreneurial realities in her recent podcast appearance. The Duchess of Sussex reflected on her evolving public image and the launch of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of navigating a public persona while building a business.Markle candidly discusses how she would reshape her public narrative. Delving into the origins of As Ever, and the hurdles of launching a startup, the podcast reveals more about her current role. This interview gives a rare look at the truth behind the narrative. Join News Directory 3 for a full breakdown of Markle’s insights, from homemade scrunchies to raspberry preserves. Discover what’s next for Markle and As Ever.
Meghan Markle Reflects on Public Image, Business Ventures on podcast
Updated June 16, 2025
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently appeared on Emma Grede’s “Aspire with Emma grede” podcast, weeks after concluding the first season of her own podcast, “Confessions of a Female Founder.” The conversation touched on her evolving public image and entrepreneurial endeavors.
In a preview clip, Markle acknowledged her public image has “very different” from her acting days. Grede, CEO of Good American and a founding partner of Skims, prompted Markle to consider what she might change if she could rewrite her public narrative.
Markle responded, “Yes, I would ask people to tell the truth.”
during the episode, Markle discussed the origins of her lifestyle company, As Ever, and its initial product: raspberry preserves inspired by her garden. She also addressed the challenges of launching a startup when strategic shifts become headline news. Markle recounted her earliest business experience, selling homemade scrunchies as a child.
“Aspire With Emma Grede,” launched last month in partnership with Audacy, has featured guests including Gwyneth Paltrow, Karlie Kloss, and jay Shetty. Grede, originally from London, transitioned from talent management to business with Khloé Kardashian. She resides in California with her husband, Jens Grede, a Skims co-founder and founder of Frame, and their four children. Grede also serves on the boards of the Obama Foundation and Baby2Baby, a Los Angeles nonprofit aiding children in poverty.
This podcast appearance marks Markle’s second long-form interview, following her April conversation with jamie Kern Lima. As Ever’s initial product line sold out quickly, and the brand has hinted at a restock on Instagram.
What’s next
Listeners can anticipate further insights into Markle’s entrepreneurial journey and reflections on her public role as As Ever potentially prepares for a product restock.