Fresh blow to Meghan Markle as her podcast flops in charts in latest embarrassment for duchess
MEGHAN'S podcast is a chart flop — and less popular than a show about sleep.
The Duchess of Sussex's
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Meghan Markle's podcast has flopped in the charts in the latest embarrassment for duchess
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Meghan's latest episode went live on Tuesday but failed to get into Apple's Top 200 chart
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More UK-based Spotify users favour Sleep Cove's offering, Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis, which was ranked 79th yesterday.
Meghan's latest episode went live on Tuesday but failed to get into Apple's Top 200 chart.
In one chat she waffles about changing her lifestyle brand's name from American Riviera Orchard to
Speaking to hair colourist and 'dear friend' Kadi Lee, she rambled: 'You remember, I said, 'I like American Riviera as an umbrella', and then be able to have verticals beneath it.
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'And maybe have the 'Orchard' really small. But when that's not feasible.. suddenly it became this word salad.
'I didn't love that so much. I was like, 'OK, let's go back to the thing that I've always loved. Let's use the name that I protected for a reason that had sort of been under wraps'.'
"She hasn't pressed the right buttons this time. She's just not talented enough. She appears to be pretty complacent and shameless about what she does. It's just boring.'
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Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal
THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures...
Archewell Foundation
– A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives.
Netflix Deal
– Producing content like
Harry & Meghan
and
With Love, Meghan
.
Archetypes Podcast
– Former Spotify show on female stereotypes.
Clevr Blends
– Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand.
Cesta Collective
– Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans.
As Ever
– Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam.
ShopMy Page
– Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items.
New Podcast
–
Confessions of a Female Founder
focusing on entrepreneurship.
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