00:00Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan Markle has found herself in a unique
00:05identity limbo. The Duchess of Sussex revealed,
00:07If I had to write a resume, I don't know what I would call myself.
00:11Meghan Markle admits, I don't even know what to call myself anymore.
00:15How did a duchess become a woman without a name?
00:18Meghan Markle says she doesn't know what to call herself after the royal split.
00:21Since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020,
00:25Meghan Markle has publicly acknowledged the struggle of defining who she is professionally.
00:30Meghan Markle has admitted she's found it difficult to define her professional
00:33identity since stepping back from working royal.
00:36In a recent interview, she confessed,
00:38If I had to write a resume, I don't know what I would call myself.
00:42That uncertainty isn't unique to Meghan. It reflects a broader generational question many
00:47people face today. Once known primarily as an actress on Suits, and then globally recognized
00:52as the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan's professional path has diverged in multiple directions.
00:57Meghan Markle has admitted she's found it difficult to define her professional identity
01:02since stepping back from royal duties.
01:05Meghan Markle insists her last name is Sussex, not Markle.
01:10One thing Meghan has no confusion about is her name.
01:13During Netflix's With Love, Meghan, she playfully corrected actress Mindy Kaling,
01:18saying,
01:18It's so funny that you keep saying Meghan Markle.
01:21You know I'm Sussex now.
01:23Following that moment, she was referred to as Meghan Sussex on The Drew Barrymore Show,
01:28signaling a subtle but clear shift in how she wishes to be seen.
01:33Not as an actress or former royal, in the traditional sense, but as a standalone brand and identity.
01:41Meghan Markle has turned her post-royal life into a media empire.
01:44Despite the professional ambiguity she's mentioned, Meghan and Harry's move to California opened up a wave of opportunities.
01:52From their record-breaking Netflix deal and Meghan's Spotify podcast archetypes,
01:57to Harry's best-selling memoir Spare, the couple has become a brand unto themselves.
02:03Meghan has said,
02:03I believe all the notes I am playing are part of the same song,
02:07underscoring her belief that all her projects, however varied,
02:10align with a broader personal and professional mission.
02:14That includes storytelling, brand development, and strategic business ventures.
02:19Meghan Markle says fashion is on her radar for future business plans.
02:22While Meghan has already dipped her toe into many industries,
02:26she has her eye on yet another, fashion.
02:28In the Fast Company interview, she hinted that the category of fashion is something I will explore at a later date,
02:35suggesting that she sees long-term potential in that space.
02:39She also teased new products for her lifestyle brand, as ever, which are set to launch in early 2026.
02:46These developments point to a slow but deliberate build toward a more defined brand identity,
02:52one that blends entrepreneurship with her personal values.
02:54Meghan Markle says a sweet mom moment helped her power through a tough workday.
03:00Amid her professional pursuits, Meghan remains deeply committed to motherhood.
03:04She shared a touching anecdote about her six-year-old son, Archie, losing his first tooth.
03:09Despite a packed schedule the next day,
03:12she stayed up cuddling with him after he woke her at 2 a.m. to share his excitement.
03:16Those mom moments energize me to be a better founder, a better employer, a better boss, she said.
03:22It's a rare and relatable insight into how she balances the dual identities of mother and entrepreneur.
03:29Meghan Markle says she's not an influencer, she's a founder.
03:32Despite her massive following and global name recognition,
03:36Meghan doesn't consider herself an influencer.
03:38I see myself as an entrepreneur and a female founder, she told People magazine earlier in 2024.
03:44If the brand ends up influential, then that's great.
03:49But I wouldn't categorize myself as an influencer.
03:52This distinction is important.
03:54Rather than chasing visibility for its own sake,
03:57Meghan appears to be focused on long-term legacy, brand ownership, and impact.
04:03She wants to lead and create, not just promote.
04:06That puts her more in line with women like Jessica Alba and Gwyneth Paltrow
04:10than typical social media personalities.
04:13Meghan Markle is still shaping her identity five years after leaving the royals.
04:19Ultimately, Meghan Markle's post-royal journey remains a work in progress.
04:23Her admission that she's unsure how to label herself professionally
04:26highlights the fluid nature of identity,
04:29especially for women balancing visibility, ambition, motherhood, and personal growth.
04:34But hopefully, she's taking care of it.
04:38My heart is still forever.
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