Meghan Markle's Podcast Confessions of a Female Founder Debuts to Mixed Reviews

Meghan Markle's new podcast, "Confessions of a Female Founder," has debuted to disappointing performance and critical reviews, failing to replicate the success of her previous podcast, "Archetypes." The first episode, featuring Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, reached only the 19th spot on Spotify's general Top Podcasts chart, a stark contrast to the number one ranking of "Archetypes" upon its release. Critics have described the podcast as lackluster, with one calling it a "stomach-turning" experience and others noting a lack of engaging content or hard-hitting questions. The reviews indicate that Markle's interview style is seen as self-centered, detracting from the intended focus on women's entrepreneurship. Several listeners expressed disappointment, labeling the podcast as dull and poorly aligned with its premise. Overall, "Confessions of a Female Founder" has received a wave of negative feedback, with some calling it an instant failure.