Interview 72: In Christy’s Shoes

Jacki Barnett never intended to be a fashionable fundraiser. But after her best friend Christy passed away from brain cancer at age 33, Jacki and two other friends launched a fashion-focused charitable organization in Christy’s honor.

In Christy’s Shoes hosts shoe fashion shows to raise money that the group then donates to charities helping women and families in need. The idea stemmed from outgoing and generous Christy’s love of shoes, as I learned during dinner with Jacki.

We met at the fancy Bourbon Steak restaurant at the Four Seasons in Washington, DC’s, equally fancy Georgetown neighborhood. I had a blast during the almost three hours I spent with Jacki, who is a very fun, friendly person.

Click on this link or on the picture of Jacki and me above to read about my lavish dinner with her — and meeting Bourbon Steak’s executive chef.