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).
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A plate of corn pudding, lunch shared between construction workers, or a recipe passed down from a grandmother might seem like an ordinary part of Southern life. But behind those everyday experiences are stories of survival, family, culture and history. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with filmmaker Parrish Stikeleather about filmmaking, Wilmington's film community, and his new feature film, "Long Drive to Yadkin." -
WHQR’s arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Wilmington native and artist Sydney F. Austin to talk about how her childhood working on a blueberry farm, half-century career in dentistry, and ‘coastal realistic’ style all connect. They also talk about her experience finding artistic community at theArtWorks. -
Visitors are not only allowed to touch Andy Warhol’s famous floating sculptures — they are encouraged to become part of the experience. -
Wilmington musician and entertainer Justin Heter Pan on being "the guy that doesn't want to grow up"WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery caught up with Justin Michael Heter — better known as Justin Heter Pan — to talk about his multi-faceted musical career, playing solo and with Dubtown Cosmonauts, and keeping his inner child alive and well. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with comedian Maddy Kelly about her rising career, the comedian she'd most like to open for, and her approach to stand-up. Kelly is performing four shows this weekend at Dead Crow Comedy in downtown Wilmington. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with award-winning painter Barbara Bear Jamison, a fourth-generation Wilmingtonian, about her inspiration and the feelings she hopes to evoke with her work. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery recently sat down with Bianca Shaw, a Wilmington native and New Hanover High School alumna, to talk about her passion for singing and performing, her acoustic duo, and getting more women involved in the often male-dominated space of the open-mic scene. -
WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with Wilmington singer and guitarist Brandon Hawkins about getting into music, playing live around the Wilmington area, and writing original material. -
WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Darryl Murrill to talk about the family name, falling in love with the saxophone, and his upcoming project.
