Meghan Sussex has once again defied her critics. Her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, debuted on April 8, 2025, and has already climbed to the top of multiple podcast charts. The series, produced in partnership with Lemonada Media, centers on candid conversations between Meghan and prominent female entrepreneurs. Through honest discussions about burnout, resilience, and reinvention, the show taps into a global appetite for business stories that feel personal and relatable. Audiences responded instantly, and the numbers back it up.
Meghan‘s Podcast Climbs to the Top
As of April 10th, Confessions of a Female Founder soared to the number one position in Apple Podcasts’ Business category in both Canada and the United States. It reached number four on Apple’s Top Shows across all categories, competing with legacy brands like The Daily and The Mel Robbins Podcast. On Spotify, it landed at number two among U.S. business podcasts and debuted at number twenty-four on the overall Top Podcasts chart. These rankings weren’t driven by hype or guest-star gimmicks. Meghan’s name drew attention, but the content earned engagement.
Listeners responded to the first episode featuring Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, where both women opened up about the mental toll of entrepreneurship. They discussed media scrutiny, toxic work cycles, and the effort it takes to rebuild your sense of self while running a company. The tone is introspective but grounded, reflective but focused on real-world experience. In a space dominated by business bros and startup clichés, Meghan’s perspective clearly resonates.
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Critics Were Ready To Hate It Before They Listened
Despite the podcast’s chart performance, some media outlets reacted with contempt. Reviews from The Guardian, The Times, and The Telegraph dismissed the series as shallow and sycophantic. These critiques offered little analysis of the show’s actual content. Instead, they recycled the same tired complaints—accusations of ego, flattery, and irrelevance—that have followed Meghan since she left royal life.
What these outlets fail to acknowledge is their own lack of objectivity. Their coverage of Meghan has long been characterized by hostility. For many of these critics, the podcast’s content is almost irrelevant. The goal is to undermine her credibility, regardless of what she produces. That pattern is as transparent as it is tired.
This Isn’t New The Media Pulled the Same Stunt With Her Netflix Show
The rush to dismiss Meghan’s work echoes what happened just one month earlier. When her Netflix series With Love, Meghan premiered on March 4, 2025, outlets like Variety and The Guardian launched coordinated attacks before any public viewing data had been released. Daniel D’Addario called the show an “ego trip,” while The Guardian ran a headline suggesting Meghan should “kiss the Netflix deal goodbye.” The Sun falsely claimed the show had already flopped and would be axed.
But the facts didn’t match the narrative. Netflix confirmed a second season less than a week after the premiere. That news exposed the smear campaign for what it was—speculative fiction dressed up as journalism. These outlets didn’t wait for evidence. They wrote the ending they wanted and hoped the audience would believe it.
Audiences Are Choosing Meghan Over Media Gatekeepers
The strategy failed. Audiences didn’t just tune in—they stayed. Meghan’s success with Confessions of a Female Founder proves that people are making up their own minds. While critics obsess over framing her as a failed brand, real listeners are engaging with her message. Her podcast speaks directly to women navigating business, identity, and ambition in a world that still undervalues them. That’s the audience Meghan is building for—not tabloid editors or professional cynics.
Podcast charts reflect listener behavior, not editorial spin. The numbers show that Meghan’s platform continues to grow, even as legacy media tries to pretend it doesn’t matter. The podcast’s rise is not just a win for her. It’s a quiet rejection of the narrative that only institutions can define success.
Final Thoughts
Meghan Sussex didn’t need approval from the press to reach the top of the podcast charts. She needed a microphone, a story, and an audience willing to listen. Confessions of a Female Founder is more than a strong debut. It marks a shift in who gets to shape the conversation—and who the audience chooses to trust.
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Seems to have dropped out of all charts now.