<p id=”par-1_77″>On Oct. 16, 2025, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, attended the exclusive “A Seat at the Table” dinner in Los Angeles, hosted by <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/shark-tank-emma-grede-considers-herself-great-fit-guest-shark.html/”>entrepreneur Emma Grede</a> at the residence of designer Kelly Wearstler. The event aimed to celebrate women owning their power through collaboration and empowerment. Meghan, 44, embraced minimalist chic for the occasion. She also brought wine from <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/meghan-markles-as-ever-products-arent-available-yet-9-items-uses-with-love-meghan.html/”>her lifestyle brand, As Ever</a>, to share with guests. Here’s what to know about the glamorous event.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-meghan-markle-attended-a-seat-at-the-table-a-dinner-series-event-in-los-angeles”>Meghan Markle attended ‘A Seat at the Table,’ a dinner series event in Los Angeles</h2>
<p id=”par-2_15″>Meghan Markle shone brightly during a dinner series event in Los Angeles in October 2025.</p>
<p id=”par-3_68″>“A Seat at the Table” is an exclusive dinner series founded by entrepreneur Emma Grede, co-founder of Good American and founding partner of SKIMS. The series aims to create a space where women in business can come together to share resources, foster collaboration, and support one another in a traditionally male-dominated environment. Each event is thoughtfully curated to include a diverse group of female founders and entrepreneurs. </p>
<p id=”par-4_43″>On Oct. 16, 2025, Grede posted photos and videos to <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4qKaokpJf/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram</a> from her most recent event. The first clip in the series showed the women toasting each other while smiling at the dinner table. And, of course, Meghan was in the group. </p>
<p id=”par-5_66″>“This dinner series is about making that energy ours,” Grede captioned the post. “About women coming together to share openly, trade resources, and help each other get shit done. Because when women choose to collaborate, to champion each other, and to speak honestly about the highs and the hard parts, we don’t just change our own stories. We change what’s possible for every woman who follows.”</p>
<p id=”par-6_21″>Plant-based chef Camilla Marcus prepared the meal for the evening. Stephanie Horton planned the event, and Shop by Google sponsored it.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-meghan-markle-brought-her-as-ever-wine-to-the-event”>Meghan Markle brought her As Ever wine to the event</h2>
<p id=”par-7_81″>Given the photos of the “Seat at the Table” event shared by Emma Grede, this was a luxurious affair. The dinner table was set with tall black candles and matching dinner plates. Cherry blossom floral arrangements surrounded the candles, adding to the atmosphere. According to <a href=”https://people.com/meghan-markle-attends-star-studded-l-a-dinner-and-she-brought-the-wine-11831625″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a>, fashion designer Rachel Zoe, tennis pro Maria Sharapova, former U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Nicole Avant, Phlur creative director and influencer Chriselle Lim, and makeup artist Danessa Myricks joined the event as well.</p>
<p id=”par-8_29″>As for Meghan Markle, she contributed wine from her <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/meghan-markle-seemingly-admits-as-ever-jams-werent-successful-as-she-had-hoped.html/”>As Ever lifestyle brand</a>. She posted a clip of the women at the event toasting with her brand’s sauvignon blanc.</p>
<p id=”par-9_18″>“Seat at the Table with our As Ever Sauvignon Blanc,” Meghan captioned the <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/stories/aseverofficial/3745010864944684118/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram story</a>. “Cheers, dears!” </p>
<p id=”par-10_40″>Of course, Meghan looked beautiful for the occasion. According to <a href=”https://www.instyle.com/meghan-markle-tan-pantsuit-seat-at-the-table-dinner-11831713″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>InStyle</a>, she wore a camel-colored suit from Giuliva Heritage, with a white top underneath. She paired the look with black Balenciaga heels and accessorized with a gold necklace from Aurate.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-emma-grede-spoke-to-the-duchess-of-sussex-about-the-lessons-she-s-learned-from-other-female-founders”>Emma Grede spoke to the Duchess of Sussex about the lessons she’s learned from other female founders</h2>
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<p id=”par-11_34″>“A Seat at the Table” celebrated female leaders, and Meghan Markle is certainly one of them. While speaking to Emma Grede on her podcast, <em>Aspire</em>, she discussed the lessons she’s learned from female founders.</p>
<p id=”par-12_38″>“No matter their background, they all were incredibly focused,” Meghan said. “They all have regrets — most of them regretting not spending more time with their family, or taking things personally. A lot of them talk about that.”</p>
<p id=”par-13_13″>Meghan then admitted that she often takes feedback personally, as she’s only human.</p>
<p id=”par-14_9″>“Taking things personally is a human reaction,” she said.</p>
<p id=”par-15_35″>The Duchess of Sussex went on to explain that she’s making “peace” with not everyone liking her. “The goal cannot be that everyone likes you,” she noted. “The goal can be that everyone respects you.”<a href=”https://people.com/meghan-markle-attends-star-studded-l-a-dinner-and-she-brought-the-wine-11831625?utm_source=chatgpt.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”></a></p>