Podcast 23 - Meghan Markle's interview at Fortune's Most Powerful Women 2020 Summit

Meghan was interviewed this week as part of Fortune's Most Powerful Women 2020 Summit. This year's theme was "Rising to the New Reality". 

Many of the topics on this year’s agenda related to the impact of Covid-19 in the work-place and in business dealings, and how the pandemic is out of necessity leading to a reshaping of almost every aspect of the business world.

Meghan was interviewed by Fortune Editor, Ellen McGirt. Meghan spoke of the impact of Covid-19 on her own life. The pair discussed Meghan and Harry’s focus in addressing the negative side of social media. Meghan confirmed that this work will form part of their new Archewell Foundation once it is launched. 

Meghan expressed concerns for how people either passively or aggressively are propagating on-line hate by clicking on things that are contributing to an industry that is really toxic for so many of us. Meghan has no time for internet trolls, people who want to provoke and upset others online for their own amusement, but said that the aim isn’t to bad mouth all aspects of technology.

An article published by Fortune points out this is not a new area of concern for Harry and Meghan. Back in 2016 Prince Harry spoke out about the toxic behaviour by some on social media after Meghan was subjected to racists attacks on-line.

Meghan and Harry have stepped up their work on this issue since stepping back as senior Royals and since moving to live in America. Meghan describes how reforming online spaces intersects with the work she and Harry are already doing with veteran’s issues, mental health, and gender equality.

Ms. McGirt asked Meghan specifically about her own experiences. Meghan says she feels it is important to her to be authentic. She often speaks from the heart and this may come across as not polished, and not perfect - but more authentic.

Meghan repeated comments she made during last week's TIME 100 TV appearance – the way we communicate online transcends into how we interact with people around us off-line. She added, how we interact online affects our relationships, not least of which is the relationship that we have with ourselves.

Check out my blog at www.kindthoughtsformeghanmarkle.com for more on the work on Meghan and Harry

Show written and produced by Jeanette Songolo.

Please keep listening for future podcasts on all things Meghan, Harry, Archie and Lili and in the meantime watch out for other posts on all things Sussex on my blog at https://www.kindthoughtsformeghanmarkle.com/