Red Carpet Feature: JACKIE CHRISTIE

 

Born and raised in the Emerald City of Seattle, Washington, which is now the proud home of the first-time Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the multi-talented and multi-faceted Jackie Christie is truly a shining light in the world of entrepreneurship entering the year of 2K14. As the wife of former outstanding NBA player Doug Christie (most notably with the Sacramento Kings), Jackie has built her own amazing brand in the past few years as an in-demand actress in the hit VH1 network reality TV series 'Basketball Wives: L.A.,' as also as a best-selling book author, fashion designer and record label owner, just to name a few of the many ventures she has on her proverbial plate. Christie recently released her enlightening new best-seller titled 'Sexual Relations: A His & Hers Guide To Finding Greater Intimacy' back in the fall of 2K13, and I had the honor of briefly interviewing the amazing, vivacious and gorgeous Los Angeles, California resident during her downtime via the phone route.

RG: For the avid readers who haven't picked up your new book as of yet, what can they anticipate from 'Sexual Relations?'

JC: In my book, I, along with some of my celebrity friends, share tips, ideas, secrets, anecdotes and stories about our lives and personal experiences in regards to our releationships. It's not just about sex; it's also about the mental and the emotional connection - whether it's with your significant other of someone you're dating....We give tips and ideas on how to create that intimacy that's missing in so many relationships nowadays. The intimacy has to be there for things to work out, and I strongly believe in that.

RG: How long did it take you to get the new book together?

JC: I actually started writing 'Sexual Relations' about 4-5 years ago, and it took me a year and a half to get the book together for it to be released.

RG: What have been the keys to your successful marriage to Doug for almost two decades to this point?

JC: COMMUNICATION, RESPECT and INTIMACY. Those are very important, and have been the foundation of our marriage. We've been husband and wife for 18 years so far, and every year since, I can tell him anything at anytime.

RG: What's the best piece of advice you can give to a talented and ambitious young lady who aspires to do what you do as a multi-faceted entrepreneur?

JC: Follow your dreams....Set goals for yourself....Do research and be educated on whatever it is you want to get into.

RG: Being the reality TV star that you are, what do you think is the biggest misconception that's out there about Jackie Christie?

JC: That I'm crazy! (Laughs) If you meet me in person, you'll see and witness that I'm one of the nicest people you will ever meet with a kind heart to a fault.

*Catch the all-around awesome and beautiful Jackie in a sure-to-be explosive and compelling season No. 3 of 'Basketball Wives: L.A..' starting Monday night 2/17/2K14 on the VH1 network.
*BIG kudos go out to renowned celebrity publicist ERNEST JACKSON of MNS Media Group for blessing me with the opportunty to interview the lovely Jackie!

www.JackieChristie.com