Her choice of partner means there is now a powerful spotlight on her every move and everything she does and says is scrutinized and open for criticism. But does that mean she shouldn’t say what she wants to? Absolutely not.

Through With Love, Meghan, she’s letting the public in on who she really is. OK, so she might not be showing off her own home, but did we really expect her to let the cameras into her private space in Montecito, knowing the security risks that would involve?

I can see that some people might feel the content is a little tone-deaf when so many people are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. But you could also argue that this kind of fluffy, feel-good lifestyle content offers people a welcome escape from what is probably the fastest-moving news cycle any of us have ever known.

One thing I always tell clients is that they’ll repel people as well as attract them, and that’s OK. Not everyone will agree with you or like what you do or say, but that isn’t a reason to stay silent. You can’t appeal to everyone, so focus on what you want to say and who you want to reach and ignore the rest of the noise.

Markle is sharing the things that truly excite her, and instead of celebrating that, she’s torn down once again. Authenticity isn’t about fitting into what others expect. It’s about being true to yourself, whether people like it or not. 

And Markle, despite the endless backlash, keeps showing up as herself. That takes real strength, and I applaud her.