A former Archewell boss has spoken out about Meghan Markle's new brand.
Mandana Dayani, who previously served as president of the Sussexes' Archewell Foundation, took to Instagram to share her enthusiasm for the Duchess's latest venture.
The Iranian-American entrepreneur posted a heartfelt message congratulating Meghan on the launch of her brand.
Dayani, who worked closely with Prince Harry and Meghan for 18 months, has maintained a warm relationship with the couple since her departure.
Former Archewell boss speaks out about Meghan Markle's new brand
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In her Instagram post, Dayani recalled a personal memory with the Duchess.
"@meghan, I will never forget the first time I came to your home and you walked me back to my car with the most beautiful garden basket and eggs from your coop for our girls," she wrote.
She continued: "It's been years since you first shared your big dreams for @aseverofficial with and I cant believe it's finally here."
The entrepreneur concluded her message with enthusiasm: "Congratulations! I can't wait for all that is to come. (Caught Bauer trying to steal my jam)".
Meghan Markle with Mandana Dayani, the former President of Archewell
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Dayani's professional background spans various industries, making her a versatile business leader.
She left her post as Archewell president in 2023 to pursue other opportunities.
During her time at Archewell, Dayani played a crucial role in securing deals with Netflix and Spotify for the Sussexes.
She has also become an anti-Semitism activist, drawing on her experience as a religious refugee from Iran.
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Speaking to US Weekly, she shared fond memories of their working relationship.
"Some of my favourite memories were during our weekly meetings in their Montecito home, where Meghan always served the most incredible lunches, snacks and her latest beautiful concoction," Dayani said.
She also recalled Meghan's calming influence at a gala event.
The friendship continues to flourish, with Dayani revealing: "Just last week, as Meghan and I were planning our next lunch, I told her how excited I was to pick her brain on my latest ventures."
Dayani's career includes producing "The Rachel Zoe Project," which focused on the celebrity stylist.
After parting ways with Zoe, Dayani ventured into the tech sector, taking on a management role at Everything But the House, an online estate sales platform.
This experience led her to produce a related show for HGTV.
