Meghan Markle's foray into the world of lifestyle branding and wellness has become the subject of sharp-witted scrutiny, especially from those who see right through her attempts at reinvention.
Three commentators, who seem to have fully grasped the essence of her latest endeavor, spend several minutes dissecting her newest attempt at staying relevant. The question on everyone’s mind: Is she aiming to be the "white Oprah" or the "black Gwyneth Paltrow"? Meghan, who has long positioned herself as a humanitarian with an affinity for the spotlight, appears to be chasing the legacy of Oprah Winfrey. However, as one of the podcast hosts points out, she isn't really following Oprah’s footsteps at all.
Instead, she’s diving headfirst into the world of high-end, pseudo-spiritual wellness, much like Gwyneth Paltrow with her infamous Goop brand. The comparison is fitting—after all, Goop is synonymous with overpriced candles, dubious wellness advice, and an air of superiority. The hosts can’t help but find humor in Meghan’s apparent attempt to craft a similar empire without the credibility to back it up.
One of them highlights that Meghan’s claims about the royal family being racist likely did little to bolster her image. It’s difficult to take someone seriously when they insist they are constantly mistaken for Beyoncé. If Meghan truly believes she’s living that kind of reality, she may be deluding herself. But it doesn't end there—her lifestyle brand is already being compared to Goop, and not in a flattering way. The observation sparks laughter among the hosts as one of them remarks that first came Goop, then Poosh by Kourtney Kardashian, and now Meghan’s attempt at cashing in on the trend. The audacity of it all is both amusing and perplexing, especially given that she lacks the background or expertise typically associated with wellness industry success.
The conversation shifts to the question of whether anyone actually reads Meghan’s lifestyle website. Silence fills the room before one of them jokingly suggests that perhaps a few Southern socialites might, but certainly not him. The mockery continues as they struggle to identify anyone who genuinely cares about her advice. Then comes a particularly bizarre twist—Meghan reportedly changed the name of her brand, American Riviera Orchard, because it sounded too much like something a white supremacist would name their business. The podcast hosts erupt in laughter, sarcastically wondering if "Confederate Riviera Orchard" would have been more to her taste. The name itself, they argue, conjures images of an old Southern plantation rather than a modern, inclusive brand.
One of the commentators, Zack Peter, delivers a particularly brutal assessment, joking that Meghan fatigue is real and that someone needs to call for a royal nap time. The jabs keep coming, turning the discussion into an all-out roast session. A notable point is raised: while Princess Diana never lost favor with the LGBTQ+ community, Meghan seems to be struggling to maintain their interest. When even the most loyal demographics begin to lose enthusiasm, it’s a sign that the narrative is crumbling.
By the end of the discussion, it’s clear that Meghan Markle has become one of the biggest punchlines in royal gossip circles. Her attempts to establish a foothold in the wellness and lifestyle industry are met with skepticism at best and outright ridicule at worst. The hosts conclude that her empowerment narrative simply isn’t landing, and the idea of Meghan Markle—former royal—selling a lifestyle to the masses is, at best, a hard sell. Regardless of how many orchards or brands she launches, the consensus is clear: it’s not going to stick, but it will keep people entertained.
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