Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently made a significant appearance on Emma Grede's podcast, 'Aspire with Emma Grede', on Tuesday, June 17. The interview, which covered a wide range of topics including motherhood, entrepreneurship, and navigating life in the public eye, garnered considerable attention. The following day, Emma Grede, known as the SKIMS founding partner and co-founder of Good American, shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the interview on her Instagram, celebrating the Duchess's 'purpose, patience, and power' as an entrepreneur.

Grede's Instagram carousel included several intimate snaps from the interview set, such as a solo mirror selfie, a mirror selfie with Meghan, and adorable close-up selfies of the two. She also posted photos of them smiling in their set chairs, action shots of their conversation, and videos from the final podcast recording. In a thoughtful caption, Grede thanked Meghan for her participation, highlighting the challenges of 'building a brand under a global spotlight' and Meghan's unique approach to it. Grede remarked that Meghan 'opened up in a way that’s honest, thoughtful, and completely her own' about what it takes to embark on new ventures when the world already presumes to know one's story, referencing Meghan's choice of jam as her first product and her intentional company building. She concluded her message by emphasizing that the conversation transcended mere business, delving into 'identity, ambition, and owning your voice, even when the noise gets loud'.

During the candid discussion, Meghan shared her perspective on the public narrative surrounding her life and its impact on her relationship with Prince Harry. When asked by Grede if she would do anything differently if she could rewrite her public narrative from scratch, Meghan firmly stated, 'Yes, I would ask people to tell the truth.' She also expressed gratitude for her return to social media, noting, 'I'm just grateful that now, being back on social as well, I have a place where I can share it on my own terms.'

Meghan's re-engagement with Instagram in January marked her first online presence in five years. She had previously deactivated her personal social media accounts when her courtship with Prince Harry intensified in 2017. Furthermore, the couple had closed their joint @SussexRoyal Instagram handle after stepping back from their royal duties in 2020. The interview also touched upon the now-viral 'baby mama dance' video that Meghan had posted as a throwback on Princess Lilibet's June 4 birthday. Meghan clarified that the clip was 'four years ago', adding that it serves as 'a really great reminder that with all the noise or whatever people do, there’s still a whole life — a real, authentic, fun life — that’s happening behind the scenes'.