We’re looking forward to introducing you to An’Darrio Abrams. Check out our conversation below.
An’Darrio, 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 is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me right now is pretty structured but heavy. I’m working my 9–5, which covers the basics but doesn’t leave much breathing room, and then I’m juggling everything for Chasing: Reality on top of that. Most of my time is split between production planning, dealing with cast needs, putting out fires, and trying to keep the brand moving forward. When I’m not working, I’m usually at home, keeping to myself, resting, or trying to get my mind right. I’ve been emotionally drained lately, so my days are a mix of handling responsibilities, managing stress, and trying to keep myself balanced.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m An’Darrio Abrams, founder and Executive Producer of Chasing: Reality, LLC. I create immersive reality series that follow real people, real friendships, and real drama in cities across the U.S. What makes Chasing: Reality unique is our commitment to authenticity—we capture the moments people don’t expect, the raw and unfiltered parts of life that often get left out of traditional reality TV. Right now, I’m thrilled to be working on the new season, Chasing: Atlanta 7, which marks the return of the series after a dramatic ending to Season 6. This season is all about rebirth, growth, and showing viewers a city and cast navigating life, relationships, and ambition in ways they’ve never seen before.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that I am releasing is the version of myself that kept trying to carry everything alone. For a long time I held on to the pressure to fix every problem and protect every piece of the brand, even when it meant sacrificing my own peace. That mindset served its purpose in the early years, but it also pushed me to the edge.
The ending of Chasing: Atlanta Season 6 forced me to confront that. It was messy, disappointing, and it made the series feel finished in a way that was never true to its spirit. Now, with Season 7 returning, I am letting go of the part of me that operated from fear, burnout, and survival mode. I am stepping into a version of myself that creates with intention, trusts the process, and allows the show to evolve instead of trying to control every outcome.
That old part of me helped build the foundation, but it cannot come with me into this next chapter. It is time to release it so the work can grow and so I can grow with it.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There were definitely moments when I almost gave up. Between the pressures of running an independent platform, dealing with public criticism, internal conflicts, and carrying the weight of production on my shoulders, I reached points where I questioned whether it was worth it. The combination of burnout, financial strain, and feeling unsupported pushed me close to walking away more than once.
But every time I got to that breaking point, something reminded me why I started. Whether it was a viewer who connected with the story, a cast member who grew because of the platform, or simply the realization that this franchise still has more to say, that purpose pulled me back in. I came close to letting it all go, but the vision refused to die, and that’s what kept me moving forward.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies in this industry is that visibility automatically means power. People assume that because a show is being watched, the creators and cast are thriving, when in reality many independent platforms are held together by grit, sacrifice, and unpaid labor.
Another lie is that authenticity is easy. The industry loves to market “real” but often pressures creators to shape stories into whatever is most viral, not whatever is most honest. Independent producers like me fight twice as hard to maintain integrity while still competing in a landscape built on spectacle.
And the last big lie is that success happens overnight. Behind every season is a grind of budget challenges, creative conflict, emotional exhaustion, and constant reinvention. The industry loves to glamorize the finished product, but rarely acknowledges the cost of getting there.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think people might misunderstand my legacy as just producing reality content or “drama for entertainment,” when really it’s about capturing real stories, real people, and real growth, even when it’s messy. The deeper part of my work, the risk, the vision, the commitment to authenticity, can get lost behind the surface, and that’s the part I hope truly lasts.
The legacy continues and I cannot thank the amazing Producers, Jamar Washington and Miss JT, along with the incredible Talent – Dominique Reedy, Toni Bryce, Samii Austin, Quintin Lamarr, Alfeeya Hall, KenDoll, Noel Niks, Nova Banks, Carl, and Tramel Harris!
You can catch the new season of Chasing: Atlanta this January on The Chasing: Reality YouTube Channel and Our Website, mychasingreality.com!
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.mychasingreality.com
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andarrio ; http://www.instagram.com/chasing.rlty
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ChasingReality
Image Credits
Reggie Daniels, PP Productions
Chasing: Reality, LLC
