Meghan Markle is facing criticism after announcing her latest podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, with many accusing the Duchess of Sussex of copying an existing podcast title. The backlash follows Markle’s previous high-profile podcast deal with Spotify, which ended after just one season of Archetypes.

Markle revealed her new podcast on social media, stating that it will feature candid conversations with successful female entrepreneurs. “I’m so excited to share with you something else I’ve been working on: Confessions of a Female Founder, my new podcast with @lemonadamedia!” she wrote on . “I’ve been having candid conversations with amazing women who have turned dreams into realities, and scaled small ideas into massively successful businesses. They’re opening up, sharing their tips, tricks (and tumbles), and letting me pick their brains as I build out my own business, As Ever.”

Accusations of Copying

The controversy erupted as social media users pointed out similarities between Markle’s podcast title and an already existing show, Confessions of a CEO. “Maybe you would like to know, has ripped off another woman’s podcast called Confessions of a CEO,” one user wrote on X (formerly ).

Another X user shared a screenshot of the Confessions of a CEO podcast, writing, “Tell me you don’t have a single original thought without telling me you don’t have a single original thought.”

One user added, “copycats again,” while sharing a similar screenshot, and another wrote, “Stealing ideas again,” alongside an image of a YouTube channel with the same name. Yet another posted, “Her confessions—she steals all ideas from others,” while another commented, “Meghan keep plagiarizing ideas from real smart talented women.”

Her latest podcast venture follows the launch of her lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, which debuted earlier this month. The show, centered around Markle’s cooking and home life, , with The Guardian calling it “toe-curlingly unlovable TV” and Variety labeling it a “Montecito ego trip not worth taking.” PR expert Eric Schiffer told Regalrumination.com that the show was a “masterclass in cringe cooking” and that Markle was out of touch in attempting to brand herself as a “modern-day Martha Stewart.”

A Rocky Return to Podcasting

Markle’s re-entry into the podcasting world follows a tumultuous exit from Spotify, where she and had a reported $20 million deal. Their only podcast, Archetypes, produced just 12 episodes before the partnership ended. The Wall Street Journal reported that Markle’s approach to production frustrated Spotify executives, as she allegedly took too long to develop the show and requested changes late in the editing process. The report also noted that Prince Harry never settled on a podcast idea of his own.

Spotify executive Bill Simmons later criticized Markle and Harry on his own podcast, saying, “‘The Fing Grifters.’ That’s the podcast we should have launched with them.” He added, “I have got to get drunk one night and tell the story of the I had with Harry to try and help him with a podcast idea. It’s one of my best stories … F them.”

Mixed Reactions

Despite the backlash, some fans have voiced their support for Markle’s new venture. “happy she’s doing her thing despite the critique,” one X user wrote in reply to the announcement. Another added, “The devil works hard, but Meghan Markle works harder, they can never make me hate you, we love a hard working Queen.”

Others expressed excitement over the new podcast. “I loved her first podcast, Archetypes, and can’t wait to discover this one,” one wrote.

What Happens Next

Markle’s latest business move is part of a broader strategy, which includes her new lifestyle brand, As Ever. She has also been expanding her presence on Netflix, despite With Love, Meghan receiving poor reviews.