The Duchess of Sussex has
announced the launch of her first podcast series with Spotify, Archetypes.
The first episode of her podcast,
titled The Misconception of Ambition with Serena Williams, launched
on Tuesday and the description reads: “Meghan talks to the one and only
Serena Williams about the double standard women face when they are labeled
“ambitious” and the ripple effects this has on other aspects of their
lives. This groundbreaking premiere episode also features Dr. Laura Kray, a
leading expert on gender in the workplace.”
The launch comes nearly two
years after Archewell Audio’s partnership with Spotify was first announced and
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released their first episode, a
Holiday Special featuring guests such as Elton John and James Corden. Even the
couple’s son, Archie Harrison, made an adorable appearance.
In March this year, the
couple’s production company and Spotify announced that Archetypes would launch
this summer.
“In this groundbreaking
new podcast, ARCHETYPES, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, investigates the labels
that try to hold women back,” the description of the podcast reads on
Spotify.
“Meghan will speak with
historians and experts to uncover the origin of these stereotypes and have
uncensored conversations with women who know all too well how these typecasts
shape our narratives.”
In a teaser released at the
time, the Duchess could be heard saying: “This is how we talk about women:
the words that raise our girls, and how the media reflects women back to us…
but where do these stereotypes come from? And how do they keep showing up and
defining our lives?”
She also previewed the types
of guests who will be featured throughout the season. “This is
‘Archetypes’ – the podcast where we dissect, explore, and subvert the labels that
try to hold women back,” she said.
“I’ll have conversations
with women who know all too well how these typecasts shape our narratives. And
I’ll talk to historians to understand how we even got here in the first
place.”
Archetypes marks the first
podcast series as part of Spotify and Archewell Audio’s exclusive multi-year
partnership.
