Jeffrey Lee Cheatham II Founder of the Seattle Urban Book Expo - Children’s Book Writer. Actor. Event Coordinator. Marketer. Community Organizer

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Jeffrey’s Bio

My goal is to influence the conversation of higher levels of POC representation in literature. My work is showcased through my books and the events that I host, Including the Seattle Urban Book Expo. I also provide a variety of writing services that serve the community looking to grow in the community. I write children's books that take on the themes of emotional understanding, social awareness, and family. My books are written for grades K-3rd. I mentor and consult aspiring authors, who are looking to self-publish. 

We talked about the following and other items

 Self-care, hiking, and personal growth

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match and its potential outcomes.

 Hiking trails and influencer culture.

 Self-publishing children's books and hosting a book expo in Seattle.

 Black literature and storytelling.

Self-publishing children's books, character development, and friendship.

Writing, authors, and promoting Black and Brown literature.

Writing books, finding illustrators, and personal identity as a former football player, black man, parent, author, and entrepreneur.

 Ghostwriting for children's books and how it works.

 Self-publishing vs traditional publishing with insights on royalties, networking, and tracking customer details.

 Writing children's books, including author's process and inspiration.

 Writing inspiration, ideas, and genres.

 Acting career, Nintendo commercial, and modeling work.

Acting journey, from author to stage actor, with personal experiences and lessons learned.

 Pursuing dreams and overcoming fear of regret.

 Acting craft, theater scene in Seattle, and upcoming production.

 Acting skills, personal growth, and social media presence.

 Dating experiences and fetishes.

Dating, relationships, and ethical non-monogamy.

Theater and film in Seattle, including a goal to act in a Tyler Perry movie.

 Supporting black artists and actors in the entertainment industry.

Mentorship, networking, and upcoming events in Seattle.

Marketing and promoting a Juneteenth event for black-owned businesses.

 Acting career goals, priorities, and challenges.

 Seattle's weather, culture, and neighborhoods.

 Drug addiction and homelessness in Seattle.

Gentrification and small businesses in Seattle.

The challenges of running a business in Seattle, including high costs and regulations.

 Military career, tech startup, and life in Seattle.

The importance of treating people well and changing societal mindsets towards sports and education.

Helping disadvantaged people access opportunities for success.

 Planning and goals for a teenager's future

Event planning, personal growth, and making life happen. 

Jeffrey’s Social Media

Jeffrey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-lee-cheatham-ii-3421561a3/

Jeffrey’s Website: https://jeffcheatham2.com/

Company Website: https://subeseattle.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_the_author/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelcheatham/

Jeffrey’s X: https://twitter.com/AuthorJLC2

Jeffrey’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelcheatham

Jeffrey’s Advice

 We have one life to live and you don’t know will know how it's gonna turn out. If you keep waiting for life to happen, it's not gonna happen. You got to make life happen. Theolder I'm getting the more I realize I have to make my life happen. Everything that I want to do, I'm going to do it because I want to get to the point where I get to the age where I can't move anymore or I can't think anymore. I would just advise people just go for it. Just do it. No matter what it is. Don't let social media let you think that your dreams are insignificant. Just go for it. Just do it. Be happy with yourself when you do it.