We’re looking forward to introducing you to CHRISTIANA Carroll-Becerra. Check out our conversation below.
CHRISTIANA, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
“People think I only produce, when I actually build businesses.”
What’s misunderstood about my business?
Many people think my work is purely creative — directing crews, running sets, producing shows. But the majority of what I do happens long before the cameras roll. I negotiate distribution, structure financing, build partnerships, fundraise, design revenue models, manage legal frameworks, and develop IP with long-term value. My business isn’t just production; it’s strategic development with an entrepreneurial backbone.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Christiana Carroll-Becerra, and I’m an Executive Producer, Showrunner, and founder of Admit One Productions, a Miami-based creative studio specializing in premium unscripted television, documentary storytelling, and music-driven formats. Over the course of my career, I’ve led productions for HBO, Discovery, Paramount, TLC, and international broadcasters—building series that span high-budget studio shows to deeply intimate docu-follow formats.
What makes my work unique is that I don’t simply “produce.” I create projects from scratch—developing the concept, structuring the financing, building strategic partnerships, securing distribution, and then leading the creative and operational execution all the way through delivery. I live in that intersection of creativity, business, logistics, and problem-solving, and that balance is what allows my projects to scale and resonate.
Right now I’m working on several passion projects, including:
A premium music-history docuseries that uncovers how a small group of unlikely visionaries helped shape some of the most influential sounds of the last century. It blends archival storytelling, firsthand accounts, and modern-day creativity to explore how a city’s cultural pulse can ripple across the globe.
A travel-meets-art hybrid series for public television that highlights how creativity builds community and sparks conversation in cities across America.
A high-stakes wildlife and conservation series following a Florida sanctuary as it prepares to relocate more than 120 animals in real time due to rapid development—an emotional, urgent, boots-on-the-ground project.
An investigative docu-series diving into the world of psychics, fraud, belief systems, and the search for truth.
Across all of my work, the through-line is the same: authenticity, emotional depth, and storytelling that honors the people and communities at the heart of each project. I believe great stories should entertain, inspire, and preserve culture, all while being elevated in craft.
At heart, I’m a builder—of stories, of teams, of opportunities. And I’m committed to continuing to elevate Miami as a creative hub, while producing work that stands the test of time.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be…
I was curious, fearless, and unapologetically myself.
And I’m finding my way back to her every day.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes. There was a moment during COVID when I almost gave up—not on the work, but on the belief that the show could survive circumstances none of us had ever faced before.
We were in the middle of production for A Tiny Audience when the world shut down. Overnight, everything I had built—the crew, the sets, the artists flying in, the weeks of prep—was suddenly at risk. Protocols were changing by the hour. Networks were uncertain. Artists were nervous. And I was responsible for keeping everyone safe while trying to deliver a world-class music series in a moment of global fear and chaos.
There was one night, after another round of cancellations and impossible decisions, where I sat in the empty studio and thought, “I don’t know how we get through this.” It felt like the entire industry had paused, and we were sitting in the center of it.
But then something shifted. I remembered why we were making the show in the first place—to celebrate music, connection, and humanity. And I realized that if there was ever a time people needed that, it was right then.
So instead of walking away, I doubled down.
We restructured the production. We built new safety protocols from scratch. We found replacement artists within hours when travel shut down. We reinvented how we shot the show. And against every odd, A Tiny Audience not only survived—it became one of our strongest seasons, earning awards and a global audience.
That moment taught me something important:
When everything falls apart, that’s when a producer either breaks or becomes unshakable.
And I wasn’t going to break.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is a true reflection of who I am professionally: focused, decisive, collaborative, and deeply committed to my work. The private version adds layers people don’t always see — empathy, sensitivity, and the emotional investment that comes with telling real stories.
So yes, it’s real. Just not the whole picture.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I’m absolutely doing what I was born to do.
This industry asks for intuition, resilience, leadership, creativity, and the ability to stay calm when everything is chaos — and that’s the space where I thrive. No one could have mapped out this career for me; I carved it myself.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.admitoneproductions.miami
- Instagram: @chris_carrollbecerra
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarrollbecerra
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