
Meghan Markle gives update on podcast after fan's ‘desire for new season'
Meghan Markle indicated she is pausing her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, after one season to focus on her business ventures.
Markle expressed excitement about the podcast's potential but emphasised her need to concentrate on her business endeavours, including her wellness and lifestyle brand, As Ever.
Confessions of a Female Founder debuted in April with eight episodes, coinciding with the launch of As Ever, which Markle described as 'perfect synergy'.
In addition to her podcast and lifestyle brand, Markle's series, With Love, Meghan, premiered on Netflix in March, with a second season planned for later this year.
News of the podcast pause follows a period of uncertainty regarding Markle's As Ever brand, with initial plans to 'step back' followed by a restock announcement and reports of potential expansion into hospitality services like hotels and restaurants.
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