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The South African
6 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Meghan Markle teams up with Tina Knowles for podcast finale
Meghan Markle wrapped up her hit podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder , with a surprise guest who needs no introduction—Tina Knowles. The final bonus episode, released this week, has tongues wagging about Meghan's 'calculated rebrand'. Meghan didn't hold back, as she admitted that launching her lifestyle brand, 'As Ever', was far from smooth sailing. Products like her signature raspberry jam, honey, and herbal teas (which sold for about £10.80—roughly R250) flew off the shelves in just 45 minutes. But success brought its headaches. 'People see all the flashy stuff and they see the product,' Meghan Markle told Tina, according to E News. 'But that end game… those behind-the-scenes moments… how many tears I've shed,' she revealed. The Duchess described the chaos that followed, as orders poured in, but many went unfulfilled. 'Are we going to replenish and sell out again in an hour? Or is that annoying as a customer?' she wondered aloud. Her solution? 'Just pause. That happened. Let's wait until we are completely stable and we have everything we need,' Meghan explained, showing a level-headed approach that many South African entrepreneurs will recognise. Tina Knowles, now 71, brought her brand of wisdom to the table. She's not just Beyoncé's mum—she's a business powerhouse in her own right, having run a top Houston salon and launched fashion lines like House of Deréon. Tina knows a thing or two about balancing family and business. She shared her secret to handling disagreements with her famous daughters. 'We have differing opinions at times, but ultimately, it's her business. I'm just here to assist. If we disagree, it's her venture, so she gets to prevail,' Tina Knowles said. She added, 'If my kids are mad at me, I can't take it. I'll apologise'. Keep the peace and put family first, a lesson that resonates across cultures. This episode was about motherhood, resilience, and the power of women supporting women. Meghan admitted, 'This episode proves to be a powerful toolkit of truths that I will apply to my own life as I, too, grow my business, care for my family, and look forward to new adventures'. As Meghan and Tina swapped stories about juggling ambition and family, listeners got a rare, honest look at what it takes to build a brand from scratch. As for Meghan she's pressing pause on new products until 2026, determined to avoid the pitfalls of scarcity marketing. 'I don't want you to eat that jam once every six months. I want it to be on your shelf all the time,' she said. Meghan's podcast finale was a masterclass in perseverance, delivered with a touch of royal sparkle and a whole lot of heart. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
South China Morning Post
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Richard Lawson, ex-husband of Beyoncé's mum, Tina Knowles? She spoke about their relationship and divorce with Oprah and in new memoir Matriarch – but did their marriage end with jealousy?
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey got up close and personal with Tina Knowles – mother of pop stars Beyoncé and Solange – for a recent episode of Oprah's Book Club. The podcast, through which she introduces a piece of literature to her fans and interviews its author, featured Knowles' new memoir, Matriarch. After introducing her guest, the Emmy-winning presenter lauded the candour in Knowles' writing, calling it 'admirable' that she didn't hold back when discussing sensitive elements of her personal life, like her former relationships. Tina Knowles arrives at the Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, in March. Photo: Reuters Advertisement 'We are fully engaged in your story, and all the people that are in your life,' Oprah remarked, before mentioning the designer's ex-husband – quickly correcting herself to add an 's', clarifying that she was referring to ex-husbands. Although Knowles laughed it off, some fans clocked a certain shade in Winfrey's tone, while others dismissed it, given the pair's friendship. The women then discussed the House of Deréon co-founder's relationship with her first husband, Mathew Knowles, the father of her two daughters. Although Knowles admitted that their marriage had been affected by his infidelity, she also emphasised that he was her 'best friend' and had been 'so kind' to her. After their divorce, Knowles married Richard Lawson in 2015, but that relationship ended in 2023, per People. Knowles told Oprah their marriage was 'bringing out the worst' in her. So just who is Richard Lawson? He's in the entertainment industry Richard Lawson is an actor, director and producer. Photo: @hbcutimes_/Instagram Richard Lawson is a Vietnam War veteran who served as a combat medic and was awarded a Purple Heart. He initially wanted to go into the legal field but found his voice was suited to acting, per IMDb. He has an impressive filmography, which includes renowned movies such as Poltergeist (1982), Streets of Fire (1984) and more recently, Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black (2024). You might also recognise him from shows like All My Children, Dynasty and Beauty in Black, as well as Grey's Anatomy, where he played Maggie Pierce's father, Bill.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oprah Winfrey slammed for ‘shady' Tina Knowles interview: ‘Unnecessary'
The shade is real. Fans slammed Oprah Winfrey for bringing up Tina Knowles' two ex-husbands on her 'Oprah's Book Club' podcast Tuesday. The 'Color Purple' actress said it was 'admirable' that the fashion designer, who was previously married to Mathew Knowles and Richard Lawson, fully told her story in her newly released memoir, 'Matriarch.' 'We are fully engaged in your story and all the people that are in your life — obviously, your ex-husband,' she said in one clip before clarifying 'ex-husbands' with a heavy emphasis on the 's' at the end. Fans quickly took to X to call out Winfrey's remark. 'Oprah's shady ass,' tweeted one user. 'That was so unnecessary She better keep it cute like we don't play about Mama Tina,' added another. 'this was unnecessary and weird this is why i don't care for Oprah anymore. just be attention seeking at other ppl's expense,' wrote a third person. 'That was weird [as hell],' said a fourth netizen. Others defended Winfrey mentioning Tina's exes because the pair, both 71, are longtime pals. 'Lol Oprah and them are friends, so chill, guys. It's funny,' wrote one X user. 'She kinda made up for it,' declared another fan alongside another clip from the same interview, in which Winfrey said Tina was 'fair' to Mathew in the book. Page Six has reached out to reps for both Winfrey and Tina for comment but did not immediately hear back. Tina was married to Mathew, 73, from 1980 to 2011. The former couple, who share daughters Beyoncé, 43, and Solange, 38, divorced due to the record executive's infidelity. The Cécred vice chairwoman then married Lawson, 78, in 2015. However, she filed for divorce from the actor in 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. While promoting her memoir, Tina revealed she secretly battled stage 1 breast cancer last year after missing a routine mammogram appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'I've always tried to take care of myself. I just … was in disbelief,' she told Winfrey's BFF, Gayle King, on 'CBS Mornings' on Tuesday. The House of Deréon co-creator underwent a lumpectomy to remove the tumor last August and is now cancer-free.
