Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Netflix's Master Puppeteers: How the Streaming Giant Shapes Meghan’s Business Empire

Meghan Markle has revealed that her business partner Netflix has 80 staff working on her business As Ever, while she only has a 'small and mighty team'

Meghan Markle's Shocking Reveal: From Princess to Powerhouse Entrepreneur!

Get ready for a juicy dose of gossip and intrigue, as we delve into the latest shocking revelation from Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex! In a recent podcast episode, Meghan sat down with Emma Grede, CEO of Good American and Skims, to dish about her business ventures, including her new lifestyle brand, As Ever.

But what caught our attention was Meghan's bombshell admission that Netflix has an entire team of 80 staff members dedicated to her brand! That's right, folks - while she claims to have a "small and mighty team" in her office, the reality is that Netflix is pulling out all the stops to make As Ever a huge success.

Meghan made the comments on the podcast of Emma Grede (pictured), a London-born CEO who genuinely knows business as she is one of America's richest self-made women, with a net worth of around $400m

And it seems like Meghan's business acumen is paying off. Her latest product drop, featuring everything from raspberry jam (which sold out in just 45 minutes!) to honey and herbal tea, has been a massive hit. But what's even more fascinating is that she revealed that Netflix is planning to launch Season 2 of With Love, Meghan, which promises to be an even bigger game-changer for the brand.

But let's get back to the juicy gossip! Insiders claim that Ted Sarandos, Netflix CEO, is a massive fan of Meghan and has been instrumental in keeping her on board. He allegedly refers to her as "the rock star" - talk about a seal of approval!

And it seems like Meghan is more than happy with the arrangement. In the podcast episode, she gushes about the comfort and familiarity that comes with working with Netflix, saying, "I love having a friendship and a nice rapport with Bela Bajaria who has been such a champion of both the series and of this brand."

The disparity between the number of staff Netflix has compared to the Duchess  has caused some royal watchers to wonder what organisation is really the driving force behind As Ever

But not everyone is thrilled with Meghan's new business venture. James Marriott of The Times gave her latest podcast episode a scathing review, calling it "illuminating" - in a sarcastic tone, of course! And let's not forget about the controversy surrounding As Ever's first product drop, which some critics claim was deliberately understocked to create scarcity and generate buzz.

Now, we know what you're thinking - is Meghan Markle really the business powerhouse she claims to be? Or is this just another PR stunt to keep her brand relevant?

As we await the next installment of With Love, Meghan, one thing is clear: Meghan Markle is not afraid to get her hands dirty and put in the hard work required to build a successful brand. And with Netflix backing her all the way, it's only a matter of time before As Ever becomes a household name.

At no point in the 90-minute podcast does Meghan mention that what really catapulted her to stardom was marrying into a very famous British family

Stay tuned for more updates on Meghan's business ventures, and don't forget to check out The Scholarly Note for all the latest news and gossip!

There was an awkward moment where Meghan denied having less As Ever stock to ensure a quick sell out,

Meghan Markle has revealed the release date for her new set of As Ever products will be on Friday, June 20 (pictured in her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have famously worked on many different projects over the years, from Harry's tell-all memoir Spare to Meghan's podcast Archetypes

Through her latest podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, she is starting to show what she has been really focusing on these past few years - making money

All eight of Meghan's sold-out products were reviewed by FEMAIL - including the oversold wildflower honey that was nearly impossible to buy

After seeing that gorgeous, rented kitchen on TV, customers were invited to 'mimic the magic of Montecito'

Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, pictured, is said to be a 'massive, massive fan of Meghan personally'

Emily Robinson, who used to work for Netflix, was announced last week as the Sussexes' new director of communications

But long-time Meghan watchers will know that not all business dealings with the Duchess tend to end well. Their reported $20 million deal with Spotify to make Archetypes, which was signed in 2020, ended in tears in 2023

As the deal fell apart, Spotify¿s head of podcast innovation and monetisation Bill Simmons (pictured) memorably called the pair 'f***ing grifters'

Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle founded a successful blog called The Tig, which she ran for almost three years

A candid snap of Meghan embracing nature appeared on The Tig, alongside her New Year's Resolution for 2016