By Molly Claire Goddard
2:28pm PST, Jan 6, 2026
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According to brand and culture expert
Nick Ede, Meghan Markle should focus on one of her numerous ventures. "The biggest win for Meghan would be to let her work speak louder than her story. When she's at her strongest, she's impactful and influential, which is the lane she should stay in. I'm excited to see where she goes in 2026," he told
Daily Express.
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Nick Ede believes simplicity will help Meghan Markle build trust with her audience. "For maximum success, she should focus on two things: consistency and credibility. That means choosing one or two core areas to concentrate on. Whether that's philanthropy, female entrepreneurship or just being a celebrity with a brand, she just needs to commit to it long-term, without constantly reframing her narrative," he said.
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After tackling a Netflix show, a podcast and a lifestyle brand, Nick Ede feels Meghan Markle might've outworn her public welcome. "The appetite isn't necessarily for more from Meghan, but for clarity from her. We want to define who she is and what her place is in the world of celebrity," he said. "She has scatter-gunned herself constantly over the past few years and it's not really worked."
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If Meghan Markle can streamline her career, she could see major results. "From a PR point of view, 2026 feels like a pivotal reset year for Meghan," Nick Ede said.
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Since leaving The Firm in 2020 alongside
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle launched her brand As Ever. The Duchess of Sussex also produced two seasons of
With Love, Meghan and will make a cameo in the upcoming Amazon Prime comedy
Close Personal Friends. Additionally, the couple founded Archewell Philanthropies.
