Do you love stimulating conversation with creative people?

Your own Startist Salon, for up to 12 people, will provide an inspiring evening of discussion about creativity and the art of "beginning," moderated by Becky Blades, author of the new book Start More Than You Can Finish.

Guests will include Kansas City Startists:

• Artist, chef, entrepreneur, and inventor - Laura Laiben
• Winemaker - Cindy Reynolds
• Poet or musician to be determined by scheduling

Location to be provided by winner, ideally in a home or lounge area with comfortable seating.

Startist Salon includes:

• Heavy Appetizers, prepared as a demonstration by The Culinary Center
• Beverages, including soft drinks, mixers and wines by Somerset Ridge Winery

Gift Basket includes:

• 1 bottle of Somerset Ridge PetNat Sparkling Wine
• 1 bottle Somerset Ridge Citron
• A signed advance copy of Start More Than You Can Finish (release date: Nov. 1)
• Hand-thrown ceramic vessel and wooden spoon hand carved from Scotland
• Kansas City Culinary Center Best Recipes - Second Edition
• 1 Kitchen BOA - a stylish reinvention of the classic tea towel. Worn around the neck and always close at hand.

Learn how Becky's book was inspired in part by her work with EPEC/The Grooming Project and how you can improve the world and flourish by infusing your life with more creativity.