Meghan Markle appeared as the guest on the final episode of Confessions of a Female Founder, a podcast hosted by SPANX founder Sara Blakely.
In this intimate and reflective conversation, Meghan opened up about parenting, entrepreneurship, and the value of keeping personal decisions private during the early stages.
The Duchess of Sussex offered heartfelt advice to expectant parents, urging them to guard their baby name choices until after the child is born. “If you have an idea about what you are going to name that baby, you keep it so close to your heart, until that baby is born and it’s named,” Meghan said, speaking with conviction. She stressed that this privacy can protect the emotional significance of the decision from unnecessary opinions or judgment.
Drawing from her own experience as a mother to Archie and Lilibet—her two children with Prince Harry—Meghan reflected on how naming a child is a deeply personal process. She thoughtfully compared the experience to naming a company, noting that both involve a level of vulnerability and creativity that should be shielded from outside interference.
Meghan explained how, in the early days of launching a business, many founders seek feedback from others, often through platforms like SurveyMonkey. While feedback can be useful, she warned that it can sometimes dilute original vision or intentions. “There’s this idea that everyone should weigh in—and it becomes a bit of a free-for-all,” Meghan noted, emphasizing that both babies and businesses deserve time to develop in a protected space.
This rare and candid discussion revealed another layer of Meghan’s perspective as both a mother and entrepreneur. Her insights resonated with Blakely and listeners alike, highlighting how the intersection of personal and professional life often demands thoughtful boundaries. By the end of the episode, Meghan’s message was clear: whether you’re naming a child or a company, trust your instincts, honor your journey, and don’t be afraid to keep certain things sacred.