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Lisa Jey Davis (known to her readers as Ms. Cheevious) is an award-winning writer, speaker, and creative executive based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder and principal of the former Jey Associates Marketing & PR and has built a multifaceted career spanning entertainment, communications, wellness, and immersive experiences-all infused with her signature wit and fearless authenticity.A passionate advocate for women's health and empowerment, Lisa Jey is a certified Pilates instructor, Lagree Method trainer, and yoga instructor. Though she no longer teaches professionally, she remains a dedicated proponent of mindful movement and balanced living.Her first book, Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood, won Best Unpublished Manuscript at the New York Book Festival and, once published, became the #1 Bestselling New Release in Single Parenting on Amazon. The book chronicles her post-divorce adventures as a single mom navigating Hollywood with humor, resilience, and unapologetic independence. It was preceded by her long-running blog, Ms. Cheevious - Bringing Mischief to the Masses (www.mscheevious.com), which encouraged readers to live boldly, laugh often, and embrace every messy, magical part of life.Lisa Jey's writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, Livestrong.com, Aspen Sojourner Magazine, Mountain Parent, The Associated Press, and numerous other outlets. She has also written and produced television and radio content, along with scripts for major entertainment events.Before launching Jey Associates, she worked in entertainment television, managing on-air talent for music specials featuring artists such as Gwen Stefani, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Nelly Furtado, Dave Matthews Band, and Stevie Wonder. Her credits include A Motown Christmas, ICON, the MTV Movie Awards, and Rock the Vote, among others.After years in television and public relations, and after realizing that teaching fitness was great for the soul but not exactly a solid retirement plan, Lisa Jey transitioned into the themed entertainment and immersive experiences industry, where she continues to contribute to innovative storytelling and creative technology projects for museums, attractions, and other experiential environments. She currently serves as Vice President on the Western North America Division Board of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), completing her final term at the end of 2025.In 2011, Lisa Jey tested positive for the BRCA2 genetic mutation for breast and ovarian cancer-the same mutation that claimed her sister's life. Her decision to undergo preventive surgeries inspired her ongoing advocacy for genetic screening and women's health awareness. She has appeared on The Doctors, KTLA Los Angeles, and other major outlets as a trusted voice on BRCA and proactive wellness.Her forthcoming book, Getting Over Your Ovaries: How to Make "the Change of Life" Your Bitch - if she ever figures out how to do that and finishes the bloody thing - will offer a witty, relatable survival guide for women navigating hormonal changes and midlife reinvention. Through her writing, speaking, and storytelling, Lisa Jey continues to inspire others to take charge of their health, own their power, and, above all, enjoy every moment.
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