A seat for every story

The Power Table is an intimate, invitation-led gathering that brings together accomplished women and leaders from different worlds to speak candidly about the journeys behind their achievements - the decisions, failures, turning points, practices and lessons that rarely make it onto a stage or social media feed.

Next at the table

THE NEXT TABLE

When
November 2026
Where
Bastian Garden City, Bengaluru

Until now, The Power Table has been an invite only experience. As more people have reached out wanting to take a seat at the table, we are opening applications for the next edition.

If you are a leader with a powerful story, perspective or journey that can add value to the room or know someone who should be at the table.

We invite you to apply. Every application will be reviewed, and seats will continue to be carefully curated.

Applications are now open.

What happens around the table

The Power Table is not just a gathering; it’s a movement of connection, reflection and authenticity.

Every edition begins with a carefully chosen theme. Each guest is invited to bring one lived experience onto the table. The conversation may begin with a career decision and move into motherhood. It may begin with money and move into fear. It may begin with leadership and end with identity. There are stories, questions, disagreements, laughter, reflection and sometimes conversations that people have never had publicly before.

Because the objective is not content creation. The objective is connection. Photography, portraits and short conversations may become part of the edition, but they document the experience, they do not dictate it. The table comes first.

There was laughter. There were tears. And there was an overwhelming sense of being seen.

Origin

The Birth of the Power Table

The first Power Table was created in March 2025 to mark International Women’s Day.

The idea was deliberately simple.

Bring together exceptional women from completely different walks of life. Seat them around one table. Remove the stage. Remove the microphone. Remove the expectation to impress anyone. And ask them to talk.

The table laid before an edition, places set and flowers arranged
The Power Table card at the centre of a table set for guests

The editions

One Subject. One Table. Every Time.

In their words

The Power Table Experience

  • It was refreshing to hear women from different walks of life share their perspectives so openly around a breakfast table.

    The conversation felt informal, heartfelt and real.

    More power to The Power Table.

    Tejasvi Surya Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South
  • At the second Power Table, I met Rohini Prabhat, a Carnatic dancer.

    For years, I had wanted to pursue dance, but something always held me back. That conversation stayed with me.

    A year later, I had finally performed on stage for the first time.

    I told Jeevitha, ‘You don’t know what magic The Power Table created for me. It brought out something I had wanted to do for years, but never did.’

    Gauravi Vinay Nutritionist
  • As an actor and comedian, we often meet people from our own industry and fraternity.

    The Power Table reminded me how accomplished and unique people are in completely different worlds.

    Away from stage shows and television, this felt real, refreshing and deeply human.

    It was one of the most unique experiences I’ve had.

    Shalini Actor & Comedian
  • I never thought a workout, a run and a conversation with women across different age groups and walks of life could make a Sunday morning this powerful.

    Listening to so many perspectives after the run completely shifted my thinking.

    It made me realise how valuable it is to step outside your usual circle and have conversations like these more often.

    It felt unique, genuine and deeply meaningful.

    Prerana Shankar Professor & Wife of Actor Dhruva Sarja
  • There were so many unanswered questions in my mind.

    As each woman shared her journey so openly, I found answers to many of them without even asking.

    It felt raw, honest and deeply relatable.

    Jeevita Blogger
Portrait, Jeevitha P. Raju

The host

Jeevitha P. Raju

Innovative Educator | Founder, Leadership Innovation World | Triple Crown Awardee, Toastmasters | Theatre Artist

Over a decade working with people, as a trainer, educator, and curator of conversations.

Her story

The journal

Writing from the table.

Reflections from the women who sat down with us, published in their own words.