“Juggling It All?” Meghan Markle’s Working Mom Claims Spark Backlash

Meghan Markle wants the world to see her as a relatable working mother—one who’s “juggling it all” just like the rest of us. But critics aren’t laughing with her; they’re laughing at her.

In the latest episode of her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, Meghan sat down with American lawyer and activist Reshma Saujani for what was meant to be a powerful conversation about business, motherhood, and modern womanhood. Yet instead of sparking inspiration, the episode has stirred up a storm of criticism—accusations of being tone-deaf, superficial, and shockingly out of touch.

“Juggling it all,” Meghan claims. But what exactly is she juggling?

With a team of staff, round-the-clock nannies, luxury homes in Montecito, private jets, and the freedom to schedule her day as she pleases, Meghan’s version of “working mom life” bears little resemblance to the chaotic, sleep-deprived reality faced by millions of mothers worldwide. Her words ring hollow to those who wake up before dawn, make school lunches, work 9 to 5, and then come home to cook dinner, help with homework, and do it all over again the next day.

Listeners who tuned in hoping for a raw, honest dialogue about the challenges of balancing career and motherhood were left disappointed. Instead, they got a heavily polished, carefully curated chat filled with vague affirmations and empty buzzwords. One critic even called it “empty talk wrapped in royal branding”—a harsh but telling description of what many now see as Meghan’s latest PR misfire.

It’s not that Meghan can’t speak about motherhood or business—she absolutely can. But it’s the lack of authenticity, the absence of real vulnerability, that makes her message fall flat. Unlike the women she claims to speak for, Meghan has never had to choose between paying for daycare or rent. She’s never had to pump breast milk in a bathroom stall or beg for maternity leave. And that’s okay—but pretending otherwise only alienates her audience.

Her partnership with Saujani, a genuine advocate for mothers and girls in tech, had the potential to shine. But instead of spotlighting Saujani’s powerful mission, the episode felt more like a platform for Meghan to promote her brand, her image, and her narrative.

In a time when working mothers desperately need real representation and honest conversations, Meghan’s sugar-coated monologue feels like a missed opportunity. The backlash isn’t just about privilege—it’s about the disconnect between image and reality.

As one listener summed it up: “She’s trying to wear the crown of the everyday woman—but it doesn’t fit.”

For someone who once said she wanted to use her voice to uplift others, Meghan’s attempt at relatability has never felt more unrelatable.

And so the question remains—can Meghan Markle ever truly connect with the public she so desperately wants to represent, or is her world simply too far removed?