Meghan Markle has been advised to be less “self-absorbed” and more relatable to win over fans.
The Duchess of Sussex, who has faced criticism in the past, has announced a new partnership with Lemonada Media to produce a podcast, reports The Mirror.
Although the name and theme of the podcast are yet to be revealed, Meghan expressed her pride in the collaboration.
Previously, she and Prince Harry’s production company, Archewell Productions, had a deal with Spotify for hosting Meghan’s first podcast.
However, Spotify ended the agreement less than a year later. Now, with this new opportunity, PR expert Laura Perkes believes Meghan should learn from her Spotify experience.
She suggested that Meghan needs to be more relatable as some perceive her as “too self-absorbed.”
Ms Perkes said: “Many listeners found her Archetypes podcast too self-absorbed, so this is one of the biggest lessons she can learn from her new podcast deal.”
She added that Meghan’s character Rachel Zane on Suits was loved because she was relatable, but Meghan’s real-life persona seemed very different.
“I think she needs to bring the softer side of Meghan out so that we get a glimpse of the real person, not the polished facade of a Duchess and Hollywood star.
“Most successful podcasts are successful because the hosts and presenters keep it real,” she added.
“They peel back the mask and give us an insight into who they are as people, what their values and beliefs are and the topics they’re passionate about. Listeners want to feel like other people are in the mud with them, going through the same challenges and navigating life the same as they are.”
