Jesse Cheng
Jessie Cheng
Author of Unglamored
Marketing & Events Professional in Global Entertainment
• Published debut novel on eating disorders in the entertainment industry (2021)
• Works across Live Nation, artist marketing, VIP touring, and global events
• Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach
• Advocate for Asian American mental health representation
Jessie bridges storytelling, pop culture, and social impact — turning narrative into opportunity.
Modern Author Program
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“My novel didn’t just tell my story. It opened doors in the entertainment industry I couldn’t access before.”
—Jesse Cheng
What Changed?
Before the Book
• Blog writing during lockdown
• Private healing process
• Industry-adjacent marketing roles
After Publishing Unglamored
• Reconnected with unexpected industry leaders
• Built credibility as a mental health voice in entertainment
• Expanded platform within live events and artist marketing
• Elevated career trajectory across global entertainment brands
• Positioned as a recovery coach and cultural advocate
The book transformed vulnerability into professional leverage.
