About Me

So glad you're here! My name is Avery Dew, I am 24 years old born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I have two brothers, one older and one younger, and two loving parents who have supported me through every chapter. I attended Forsyth Country Day School for 14 years before heading to Wofford College in 2020 where I majored in finance, was a member of Kappa Delta, and played DI Lacrosse. After Wofford, I went on to Wake Forest University to earn my master's in sports media and documentary film.

I started my first business (Avery's Accessories) at 15 years old selling handmade jewelry. A six-year run that taught me everything I know about building a business from nothing. In 2020, I launched @averydew_closet, where I rented and sold designer clothing and accessories to women all over the US. Today, I'm pursuing freelance videography and art.

Last summer, I spent time in residential treatment in Jacksonville, Florida after struggling with an eating disorder for six years. Going in, I had no idea I'd come out with an entirely new perspective on myself, mental health while discovering new passions along the way.

When you arrive at treatment, some medications may be restricted, in my case, the ADHD medication I'd taken for years was not permitted due to being a controlled substance. I have a hard time sitting still no matter the scenario and feel balanced through physical activity. I knew these limitations were going to be difficult, but was committed to healing a part of me I had been carrying for a long time. I knew I'd be sitting through hours of conversations and learning each day, soaking in everything I could about the human body, the brain, and myself and I needed something to keep my hands busy so my mind could focus. 

I started drawing. It brought me a feeling of peace I hadn't felt in a long time. For about 30 days straight, I drew and colored for eight hours a day while learning and rewiring my brain.

When I came home, I packed every drawing flat between the flaps of my suitcase so nothing would bend. I couldn't bear the thought of them being damaged. In a way, it would feel as if the progress I made with myself appeared on paper as my drawings got better throughout treatment.

Months later, the idea was still hanging over my head to share my story with hopes to inspire others. I knew I wanted to do something that gave back to the two causes that shaped my story: ADHD awareness/research and donating money to a foundation that helps others access the eating disorder treatment they need.

The name practically wrote itself. Avery Dewdles, because that's exactly what I did all day. I doodled.

Each week, I'll be sharing new pieces and new products. My hope is that someone going through something similar will feel less alone and that these pieces can serve as inspiration hanging on your wall.

20% of every sale goes to two organizations close to my heart:

CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): The leading national nonprofit improving the lives of people affected by ADHD through education, advocacy, and support. They run the National Resource Center on ADHD, the country's most trusted source for science-based ADHD information.

Project HEAL: A national nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers to eating disorder treatment. Founded in 2008 by two young women in recovery, they help people access care through treatment grants, insurance navigation and appeals, clinical assessments, and a peer support community, believing that recovery should be possible for everyone, not just those who can afford it.

Every doodle that finds a home is a small step toward someone else getting the support they need. Thank you for being part of this journey and your support for Avery Dewdles.