Meghan Markle discusses professional separation with close pal: 'Is this my forever?'

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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 08/04/2025

- 22:17

Her podcast series will feature eight episodes in total

Meghan Markle discussed the concept of separation with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, during the first episode of her new Podcast.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, launched the first episode of her new podcast 'Confessions Of A Female Founder' on Tuesday, April 8.


The highly anticipated project marks Meghan's return to podcasting following her previous venture Archetypes.

Herd spoke of her "break up" from Bumble after 10 years.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle discusses the concept of separation with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, during the first episode of her new Podcast

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Herd said: “Bumble was my long-term relationship for 10 years, and I think we both faced a moment where I looked at Bumble and said, ‘Is this my forever, or has our relationship run its course, and will we be in each other's lives but in a different way?’

"Meaning we’re not going to be married anymore but I will still oversee and make sure its thriving and make sure its okay.

"I think I kind of broke up with Bumble in some degree."

Meghan replied: "You were consciously uncoupling"

Whitney Wolfe Herd

Whitney Wolfe Herd was the first guest on Meghan's new podcast series

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The Bumble founder went on to say: “I was really enjoying my separation, I was living my life, my professional single life.

"Very married romantically, but I was enjoying my professional single life, which meant freedom.”

The duchess also admitted that her latest venture has "overwhelmed her" as she frets about every detail of the business.

Meghan's As Ever brand launched just five days ago and sold out in under one hour, according to reports.

Meghan Markle's upcoming podcastMeghan Markle launched the first episode of her new podcast called 'Confessions of a Female Founder'Instagram

In the same podcast episode, Meghan also discussed her experiences of motherhood, including her postpartum preeclampsia, sharing insights into family life with her children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

The Duchess mentioned she is currently navigating potty-training with her youngest.

Her podcast series will feature eight episodes in total, focusing on her journey as an entrepreneur.

Meghan posted a childhood photo to mark the launch.