Meghan Markle Opens Up About the Influence of an Inspiring Woman in Latest Podcast Episode

In a recent episode of her podcast, The Archetypes, Meghan Markle delved into her journey as an activist and the impact of an influential woman who encouraged her to continue her activism even after marrying Prince Harry.

The episode titled “The Audacity of the Activist” featured discussions between Markle, Jamila Jamil, and Shure Aghdashloo, shedding light on the taboos and stereotypes surrounding women's activism.

However, some royal fans were quick to notice similarities between Meghan's podcast episode and Barack Obama's book, “The Audacity of Hope.”

Reports suggest that Barack and Michelle Obama are growing increasingly frustrated with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seemingly copying their endeavors.

Interestingly, Meghan shares her birthday, August 4th, with the former US President, who was previously known to share a friendly rapport with Prince Harry.

Despite this connection, the couple was not invited to Barack Obama's 60th birthday celebration last year, while other celebrities such as Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé reportedly received invitations.

Last year, on her 40th birthday, Meghan launched the “40×40” initiative, a global project aimed at encouraging individuals worldwide to dedicate 40 minutes of their time to support women returning to work.

This initiative drew attention from Angela Levin, a renowned expert, who speculated that the Obamas might not have been pleased with the project as it seemed reminiscent of Barack Obama's own birthday charity project, “60×60,” where supporters were invited to donate $60 or even $6 to a worthy cause.

Levin commented on the situation, stating, “It must be irritating for the Obamas to see Harry and Meghan copying so much of what they do.”

Furthermore, the Obamas' close relationship with Prince William and his family adds another layer of complexity to the situation.

The Obamas have always held Prince Harry in high regard, but it is possible that they can see through Meghan's actions.

A memorable moment occurred in 2016 when the Obamas dined with William and Catherine at their home, meeting a young Prince George in his dressing gown.

Given the current dynamics, it is likely that the Obamas would align themselves more closely with Prince William if they had to choose between the two brothers and their respective spouses.

In the recent episode of her multimillion-dollar archetypes podcast on Spotify, Meghan Markle shared that a highly influential and inspiring woman had given her advice just days before her wedding.

Speculation arose as to whether Oprah Winfrey or Serena Williams, both guests at Meghan's 2018 wedding, were the confidant in question.

Meghan revealed, “It reminds me of a message that was shared with me just a few days before my wedding by a very, very influential and inspiring woman.

For her own privacy, I won't share who it was with you.

But she said to me, ‘I know that your life is changing, but please don't give up your activism.

Don't give up because it means so much to women and girls.'

And I kept doing work for women and girls because it matters.

Yes, but also because she encouraged me to do so.”

While Meghan's revelation resonated with many listeners, some royal fans expressed criticism.

One individual questioned why Meghan emphasized the influential nature of the woman, suggesting that she could have simply mentioned a good friend who urged her not to abandon activism.

This sentiment led to accusations of name-dropping without actually revealing any names, fueling the perception of desperation that has turned people away from her.

Another critic argued that Meghan's current portrayal as an activist contradicts her past as a struggling actress with a lifestyle website.