Duchess Meghan has a new project in the works. It's an as-yet-unnamed “dynamic” podcast project with Lemonada Media. The project was announced eight months after Meghan Markle's multimillion-dollar Spotify deal with her husband Prince Harry collapsed last June. . During her time at Spotify, Meghan hosted Archetypes, a 13-episode show aimed at breaking down the stereotypes women face. Celebrity guests included Paris Hilton, Serena Williams, and Mariah Carey.
Although Meghan did talk a little about herself during Archetype, the content mainly focused on her guests and society at large. But this time, she said Meghan will undergo “internal reflection.” our weekly magazine will report and “share stories” from her own life.
Meghan, who was spotted here this week at Cipriani Beverly Hills, is about to release a “dynamic” new podcast
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“[She] “We want to mainly do content that is charity-oriented,” a source told the media. She says, “She considers herself too academic to be solely entertaining. She doesn't want the podcast to be celebrity-driven, but some stars are expected to appear.” is.”
In addition to her new show, Lemonada will also be re-releasing Meghan's “Archetypes” episode, which was previously only available on Spotify. “Plans to re-release Archetypes to make it accessible to a wider audience and launch a dynamic new podcast are currently in the works.” Duchess Meghan said in a statement:.
This new project comes after “Archetypes” was released exclusively on Spotify in 2022, in collaboration with Lemonada Media.
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deadline He criticized Duchess Meghan and Lemonada's deal as a “coup” on the podcast platform.Although much smaller than, say, Spotify, the company Highly regarded within the industry He also produces podcasts such as “Wiser Than Me” with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Choice Words” with Samantha Bee, and “Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy.”
“I'm proud to share that I'm joining the amazing team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting,” Meghan said. deadline. “Being able to support women-founded businesses with a thought-provoking and highly entertaining podcast is a great way to kick off 2024.”
Lemonada is significantly smaller than Spotify, but has produced hit shows like Julia Louis-Dreyfus' “Wiser Than Me”
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Lemonada was founded in 2019 by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wax, former executive producers of “Pod Save America.” “We are extremely honored that Meghan has trusted us to help democratize access to Archetype, and that the series will soon be accessible to even more people around the world. ,” Cordova-Kramer said. “Meghan’s talent as a presenter, creator and conversationalist is unparalleled, and we are excited to collaborate with her on a new series that furthers her approach to creating art that matters.”
Wittels-Wax added: “Having started the development with the Duchess of Sussex, we are grateful for her collaborative spirit and clear vision, and her deep desire to build compassion and community through this work. I'm surprised,” he added. “The team at Lemonada has found a great affinity with Meghan and the team at Archewell Productions, and we are delighted to be working together.”
