Meghan Markle’s California Anthem Revealed
Talk about landing with a soundtrack—Meghan Markle just let us in on the song that instantly transports her back to California the moment her plane hits LAX. On episode five of her Lemonada Media podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, the Duchess of Sussex sat down with Clevr Blends founder Hannah Mendoza to dish on their shared entrepreneurial spirit and their musical love letters to the Golden State. When Mendoza admitted she always cues up Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.” upon touching down, Meghan one-upped her with a classic: Joni Mitchell’s wistful “California, I’m Coming Home.” “Every single time,” Meghan confessed (People). “I’d just think, ‘I’m home!’”
Born and bred in Los Angeles, Meghan now calls Montecito her home base with Prince Harry and their two little royals, Archie and Lilibet. But her California roots run deep—even inspiring her first investment. As she recalled, a friend’s gift basket during her pregnancy introduced her to Mendoza’s plant-powered turmeric latte (Variety/Getty). “I’d never invested before,” Meghan laughed, “but this turmeric latte made me pause: who is this company?” Intrigued, she dove into the business, dubbing it her very own “Dolphin Tank” moment—no sharks allowed.
Her enthusiasm didn’t stop at a single sip. Meghan promptly roped in neighboring icon Oprah Winfrey, sending her a Golden Latte care package. Within seconds of Oprah’s Instagram tag, Clevr Blends’ website traffic exploded from mere handfuls of visitors to tens of thousands (Mendoza via WireImage). Talk about a royal endorsement.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s own venture, the As Ever fashion line, continues to rack up milestones. Netflix signed on as a “global powerhouse” sidekick, and the debut launch sold out in under an hour—proof, Meghan says, that “people believed in me and this vision.” Between late-night design sessions and a sisterhood of fellow founders offering moral support, the Duchess has turned her creative dreams into reality.
What’s next on Meghan’s California playlist? More music, more business surprises—and perhaps an L.A. concert cameo? Stay tuned for the soundtrack to her next chapter.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, episode five of Confessions of a Female Founder
Variety via Getty Images
WireImage (Hannah Mendoza Instagram insights)
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