Demia Avery
Freelance Arts ReporterDemia has over 20 years of entertainment experience. She has worked in almost every facet of the entertainment industry, from radio promotions to talent coordinator, publicist, podcasting, and now to journalism.
In addition, Demia is co-founder of The Avery Agency, a SAG franchised talent agency located in Atlanta, GA, alongside her partner/sister, Gerra Avery.
Demia is the author of two motivational eBooks entitled, "The Roadblock is You," and"Meditations For the Right Now," as well as a twice being a nominee for the Delaware Black Awards and recently a Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Minority Excellence in Business Award nominee.
Lastly, Demia is CEO/Host of the local podcast Whatchu’Doin NC (formerly Whatchu Doin Wilmington).
-
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sits down with Cameron Art Museum Associate Curator Ben Billingsley and CEO Heather Wilson to talk about the latest exhibitions and installations at the museum. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sits down with Jason Aycock, a Wilmington-based dancer, choreographer, and director who has worked with many local productions. Aycock talks about the origins of his love of dancing, the joys and challenges of directing, and Wilmington's theatre community. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Heather Setzler, a former news producer turned actress and singer, to talk about her craft and the Wilmington theater community. -
WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Grammy-nominated artist and music producer Damion Murrill to talk about growing up in a musical family, the therapeutic power of music, and inspiring future musicians. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with the multi-talented Ashley Barnes about her lifelong love of dance, the pressures and joys of "getting all the ducks in a row," and teaching dancers, old and young. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sat down director, producer, and educator LJ Woodard, who's after-school program has grown into an award-winning theater program for children. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Wilmington-based musician Taylor Bryant to talk about his unique stage name, his musical journey, gigging in the Port City, and working on a space (traffic jam) opera, of sorts. -
WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Kaleb Edward Edley, a Wilmington-based actor, writer, director, and educator. Edley talked about getting into acting, what he loves about teaching the craft, and his most recent projects. -
WHQR's Arts Reporter Demia Avery sat down with Wilmington-based actor and firefighter Calvin Rowell, Jr. to talk about getting into acting, balancing an actor's life with firefighting, and what lessons he's brought from the firehouse to the theater. -
Wilmington artist Dymond Logan on defining her style, seeking independence, and inspiring her familyWHQR's Arts Reporter Demia Avery sat down with up-and-coming singer and songwriter Dymond Logan to talk about exploring her music style, her desire to remain an independent artist, and the motivation of having younger siblings.
