In the first episode of the podcast, tennis legend and close friend Serena Williams talks to Meghan about ambition, how both women juggle motherhood and her evolution. Also joining the discussion is Professor Laura Kray from the University of California, Berkeley, who expands on gender aspiration. Spotify’s description of this episode reads: “Megan talks to the one and only Serena Williams about the double standards women face when they’re labeled ‘ambitious’ and how that affects other aspects of their lives. “This groundbreaking premiere episode also features Dr. Laura Kray, a leading expert on gender in the workplace.” “This is Archetypes – the podcast where we dissect, explore and subvert the labels that try to hold women back. “I will have conversations with women who are very aware of how these print publications shape our narratives. “And I’ll talk to historians to understand how we got here in the first place.” In early 2020, Meghan and her husband Prince Harry stepped down as members of the royal family before moving from the UK to the US. The pair then signed their multi-year deal with streaming giant Spotify. In December of that year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a festive podcast episode featuring celebrities, as well as their young son Archie.
