In her twenties holding a professional accounting position, it wasn't long before Jessie Li changed her focus to the more creative and inventive field of fashion. As PARK's co-founder and vice president, Jessie serves as a leader and mentor to a team of creative experts that have supported her in elevating Calgary's culture since 2008. Along with PARK's creative director and producer, Kara Chomistek, she has produced many high-profile fashion shows and experiential marketing events across Canada. Today, her and Chomistek's organization is considered one of the most important in the country's fashion scene in terms of fostering young talent and helping them succeed in a difficult industry.

PARK is a nonprofit organization that features fashion artists and designers throughout the year. The organization is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the most ambitious show to date. PARK Show 2018 will take place on June 23, 2018, at George C. King Bridge in Calgary. This year's PARKSHOW is the organization's first large-scale event in a public green space and since Li and her team are celebrating a decade of hard work, it is gearing up to be a celebration not to be missed.

Li took some time out of her busy schedule planning to sit down with us and dish on some of her favourite food and drink around Calgary. We've got to say, this lady has great taste in fashion and food!