Meghan Markle has recently taken to calling herself a founder, but the way she's branding herself feels increasingly disconnected from what that title truly means. Being a founder typically comes with a level of credibility earned by building something from the ground up, through vision, hard work, and risk.
In Meghan’s case, however, that sense of genuine entrepreneurial grit seems to be missing. She launched a podcast titled Confessions of a Female Founder and has made headlines with her new business pursuits, touting milestones such as landing Netflix as a partner and bragging about products that sold out in just 45 minutes. At first glance, that sounds impressive—until you stop and wonder how many items were actually available to begin with. If the entire inventory consisted of a small batch, selling out isn’t exactly a breakthrough; it’s a marketing tactic dressed up as success.
When you look at what she's actually selling—jams, jellies, and dog biscuits—it’s hard to see the groundbreaking innovation she seems to believe she’s bringing to the table. The product packaging looks more like something from a school bake sale than a luxury brand launch. Even one of her podcast guests, Link Lauren, bought a jar to test it out and described it as both shoddy and disappointing. That’s not the sort of review you’d hope for when claiming your product is a global hit.
The truth is, Meghan Markle doesn’t need to be cooking up preserves or crafting dog treats. What she really stumbled upon—and continues to benefit from—is not a business opportunity, but a high-profile marriage. She didn’t found a revolutionary company or launch a disruptive product; she found a prince and gained access to a life of luxury, influence, and media exposure. If that qualifies someone as a founder, then by that logic, anyone who marries well could claim the title too.
Contrast that with actual founders—people working in boardrooms and late nights at startups, building their dreams from scratch. These are individuals taking financial and personal risks to bring innovative ideas to life. They don’t coast on titles or rely on fame to push products. They work relentlessly to create something real and lasting. Meghan’s version of founding seems to consist of producing a podcast filled with mutual admiration and fluff, not the kind of entrepreneurial spirit we associate with real impact or leadership.
Then there’s her attempt at fashion commentary. Meghan had the audacity to mock guest Link Lauren for wearing Birkenstocks during their meeting, claiming she wouldn’t have hired him based on his footwear. But Meghan herself isn’t exactly a beacon of great style. Often seen in wrinkled or poorly tailored clothes, she seems to believe that a designer label alone equates to fashion sense. True style is about how clothes fit, how they reflect your personality, and how confidently you wear them. By comparison, Kate Middleton consistently appears polished, appropriate, and well-styled—demonstrating that a solid team and good taste go a long way.
Meghan, on the other hand, often appears to be trying too hard to shape an image that doesn’t quite fit. First, she took on royal life; now, it’s the entrepreneur narrative. But through it all, her real talent seems to lie in self-promotion—making sure the world is constantly reminded of how special she believes she is. If Meghan Markle wants to be taken seriously as a founder, perhaps it's time to set aside the superficial branding and create something that actually demands vision, perseverance, and expertise. Until then, it's hard to see her as anything more than someone capitalizing on status and attention, rather than genuinely building something of substance.
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