Whatchu' Doin' NC

**NEW PODCAST ALERT for Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina!I’m so excited about this one, y’all! I had the chance to sit down with Girard Newkirk of Genesis Block, an entrepreneur and community builder who’s doing some amazing work right here in North Carolina. From launching innovative companies to writing a brand new book, Girard is all about creating opportunities and building stronger communities—and our conversation was inspiring from start to finish. In this episode, we chat about: His journey from Pender County to Silicon Valley and back home again The vision behind Genesis Block and how it’s helping local entrepreneurs The story of KWHCoin and blending renewable energy with blockchain His new book, Newkirknomics, and how we can all play a role in building “neighborhood economies”This one is packed with insight, big ideas, and a lot of heart. Check out my interview with Girard on the Whatchu Doin’ NC Podcast—you don’t want to miss it!Newkirknomics: The Blueprint to Build the Neighborhood Economy. Get it on Amazon https://a.co/d/a2XCf1FOther links: @gnewkirklytics@genesisblockilm https://genesisblockilm.com/LIKE AND SHARE!#whatchudoinnc #podcast #entrepreneurship #newkirknomics #genesisblock #communitybuilding #NorthCarolina #demiaavery #wilmingtonnc #ncinfluencer #ncpodcast #ilm

*NEW Podcast AlertIt's that time again! Check out the latest weekly RUNDOWN REPORT for Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina featuring birthday shout-outs, community news from Wilmington, Raleigh and Jacksonville (North Carolina), and Labor Day events happening this weekend! Make sure to LIKE and SHARE! ALSO... Here is the link to this week's WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://shorturl.at/JxcxMIf you would like to SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter, click here https://shorturl.at/jF3dY #whatchudoinnc #wilmingtonnc #raleighnc #jacksonvillenc #ilm #demiaavery #podcasthost #podcastnc #ncpodcast

*NEW Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina INTERVIEW ALERT!✨🎙️ Check it out, right here! 🎙️✨My Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina podcast interview with Atiba Johnson, Executive Director & CEO of The OOPS Foundation! 🙌We talk about the incredible work they’re doing in the community and their exciting upcoming fundraising event – the Stand Up for OOPS Comedy Show 🎤 featuring the hilarious Orlando Jones and headliner Loni Love!🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and find out how YOU can support this amazing cause. 💙https://www.oopsfoundation.org/Get Tickets: https://bit.ly/3JqnTjE#WhatchuDoinNC #OOPSFoundation #CommunityFirst #StandUpForOOPS #NorthCarolinaEvents #WilmingtonNC #SupportLocal #ComedyForACause #whatchudoinnc #demiaavery

Check out the new episode of Whatchu' Doin NC featuring Leah Norman of Topsail Talk, and a descendant of the historical Ocean City Beach on Topsail Island, NC. Make sure you check it out to here the latest information about the upcoming Ocean City Jazz Festival, as well as the history of Ocean City Beach. #oceancityjazzfestival #oceancitybeach #topsailisland #topsailbeach #wilmingtonnc #whatchudoinnc #demiaavery #ncpodcasts #ncpodcast #ncinfluencer #whqr

NEW PODCAST ALERT!Check out today's new podcast for Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina! Today's guest is producer, journalist and communications professional, Annette Freeman! ❤ Annette shares with me her journalism journey, as well as her unforgettable moment meeting Barack Obama. Also, she talks about her upcoming event "An Evening Chat and Book Signing with Joy Reid". You do not want to miss this interview. Check it out, right here... 👇You can learn more about Annette Freeman by going to https://goddessportalcoaching.com/Shout out to Speak Ya Peace NC LLCFollow, Like and Share this episode... This episode of Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina is sponsored by The ArtWorks-Wilmington.#whatchudoinnc #ncpodcast #ncinfluencer #wilmingtonnc #goddessportal #iamdemiaavery #thedemiaaveryshow #joyreid #speakyapeace #speakyapeacenc

In celebration of this week's theme "We Going Country" on the Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina podcast, I caught up with country duo, OUTTA INK and we had an amazing interview! Check it out, right here. The duo OUTTA INK are two brothers, Demario and Rashaad Byrd affectionately known as Keno and Mario. They are not just country singers, they are truly "country living". LOVE then authenticity! Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina is on FB, IG and YouTube#outtainkduo #outtaink #whatchudoinnc #demiaavery #wilmingtonnc #Georgia #countrymusic #ncpodcast #ncinfluencer

FROM APPLE TO EMMY!! For all of you that think you need to have it "all together" before going after your dreams... THIS INTERVIEW IS FOR YOU!🔥🔥Did you all get your tickets to the @ncblackfilm festival? It is not too late! Go to the https://www.blackartsalliance.org/ and get your today!Here is my last interview in celebration of the festival, and believe me... this one did not disappoint! 🥰 Check out my interview with Emmy nominated film producer, John Beder of @bedrocklab. Hear how he went from working as an Apple phone salesman to film producer... and get this, with no formal training!! We also talk about how you ARE NOT to old to go after the things that you want, and soooo much more. CHECK IT OUT!To check out the latest interviews leading up to the festival, visit @whatchudoinnc#whatchudoinnc #ncblackfilmfest #bedrocklab #bedrockproductions #johnbeder #demiaavery #wilmingtonnc #capefearregion #filmmaking #dreambig #blackfilm

**THIS TRAIN IS STILL GOING!! ... NEW PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH North Carolina Black Film Festival's "Trailblazer Award" recipient Christopher Everett of Speller Street Films!Check out Full Interview Below! And don't forget to follow us at Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina and WHQR Public Media on Facebook, IG and YouTube (WYDNC). Next week starts the North Carolina Black Film Festival in Wilmington, NC. In celebration of this amazing event, I am continuing with my amazing interviews leading up to the festival! Today we are talking with Film Director/Producer Christopher Everett. Click the play button below to listen to what he has to say about receiving this year's "Trailblazer Award"... Also what propelled his career into high gear... the North Carolina Black Film Festival, and so much more! You definitely don't wanna miss this. #PressPlay #ShareThisPost Don't forget to get your tickets: https://www.blackartsalliance.org/Other Links: Speller Street Films https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/Wilmington on Fire First Look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJyGcUZymbQ#ncblackfilmfest #wilmingtonnc #ncfilmfest #blackmovies #wutang #whatchudoinnc #demiaavery #ilm #spellerstreetfilms

AND... WE DON'T STOP!!! * NEW PODCAST ALERT! - @whatchudoinnc MEDIA MOGUL/ FILM PRODUCER - @bkfulton 🔥🔥Check out Full Interview Below! 👇Next week starts the @ncblackfilm Festival in Wilmington, NC. In celebration of this amazing event, I am continuing with my amazing interviews leading up to the festival! Today we are talking with Media Mogul/Film Producer, @bkfulton ! Click the play button below to listen to what he has to say about receiving this year's "Renaissance Award", highlights of his career, the North Carolina Black Film Festival, a little wisdom, and so much more!! You definitely don't wanna miss this. ❤😍 #PressPlay #ShareThisPost Don't forget to get your tickets: https://www.blackartsalliance.org/FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE: AT WHATCHUDOINNC . #follow #like #Subsribe#ncblackfilmfest #wilmingtonnc #ncfilmfest #blackmovies #wutang #whatchudoinnc #demiaavery #ilm

*New Podcast Alert! Check out Full Interview Below!As you may or may not know, next week starts the North Carolina Black Film Festival in Wilmington, NC. In celebration of this amazing event, I wanted to bring to you some amazing interviews leading up to the festival! We will be talking with Charlon Turner Everett, the Film Festival's Director, Media Mogul/Film Producer, BK Fulton, and Film Producer, Christopher Everett. Our first interview starts off with the oh-so fabulous Charlon Turner Everett. Check out the full interview below to get more information about her, as well as the scoop about the Black Film Festival. You don't wanna miss it. #PressPlay #ShareThisPost Don't forget to get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-2024-north-carolina...#ncblackfilmfest #wilmingtonnc #ncfilmfest #blackmovies #wutang #whatchudoinnc #demiaavery #ilm

*New podcast alert! Today we are putting the spotlight on the phenomenal artist T-Pain during the NC Azalea Festival in #wilmingtonnc. I had an absolute ball! Check it out! T-Pain performance clips. *explicit lyrics Shout out to some of the local entrepreneurs and celebs that were in the house, Atiba Johnson Margaret Stargell Frances Weller Wect Topsail Talk !! Also a big shout out to The DFS Agency ... you all are the best!Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Whatchu' Doin’ North Carolina and I Am Demia Avery. Like, Share and Subscribe! #thedfsagency #whatchudoinnc #demiaavery #tpain #liveoakpav #wilmingtonncnews #ncpodcast #ncinfluencers

This is such a career highlight for me. It was such an honor and an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to interview television icon, Mr. ErikEstrada! Mr. Estrada, star of the 70's NBC hit show "CHiPs" and international TV series "Dos Mujeres Un Camino" was in Wilmington, NC to celebrate the first season of his new docuseries "Divine Renovation". And guess what? The series was filmed right here in Wilmington! Divine Renovation,” is a docuseries that streams on Tubi, UP TV, Amazon Prime, and many of your favorite streaming services. The show brings together nonprofits, neighbors and businesses to do home improvements for those in need, as well as provide a spiritual uplift.#ErikEstrada #DivineRenovation #whatchudoinwilmington #heartlightentertainment #docuseries #wilmingtonnc #podcastnc #ncpodcast #demiaavery

Today's podcast is dedicated to all of you seafood lovers! We have special guest, Matt Piccinin, owner of Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Carolina Beach NC! Check out my chat RIGHT HERE with Matt about the restaurant, as well as talks about the Shuckin' Shack's Fresh & Raw Tour Together with Truist | Donations to Benefit LLS. #whatchudoinwilmington #ShuckinShack #oysterbar #ncpodcast #carolinabeach #wilmingtonnc #demiaavery #mattpiccinin

Here it is...check it out, right here! My interview with film producer, Monty Hobbs! Monty, along with his partners at Heartlight Entertainment, created, grew, developed, produced and filmed "Divine Renovation". starring television star, the one and only Erik Estrada! Click the link for your chance to meet and greet Mr. Estrada on Oct 14th at the Moose Lodge - Wilmington, WILMINGTON LODGE #343 MOOSE LEGION. So exciting! See ya there! Meet & Greet Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../join-us-for-a-meet-greet...#ncpodcast #wilmingtonnc #divinerennovation #montyhobbs #heartlightentertainment #tubi #whatchudoinwilmington #demiaavery #NCFilm #ncdocumentary

And we are back with our "Spotlights of the Week". As you may know, I've added a new social media segment to the podcast where I spotlight those that work, live, and have businesses in our area that do amazing things. Check it out & SHARE!Congratulations to Emily Jefferson of Avonya's Blends , Chimére Allen of Premier Catering, Rebecca Trammel, and Terry Sanders Espy Whatchu' Doin’ Wilmington - NC is a podcast that highlights the positive people, places, and things in the beautiful city of Wilmington, NC.No matter how big or small... I SEE YOU, WE SEE YOU, AND IT'S GREAT TO BE SEEN!#whatchudoinwilmington #wilmingtonnc #ILM #portcity #communitystrong #podcast #ncpodcastswww.whatchudoinwilmington.com