Who am i?
about.
Dean Lin is a Los Angeles-based content creator and storyteller known for his ability to connect with audiences through relatable humor and engaging digital content. With a keen eye for cultural trends and a deep understanding of social media, Dean crafts content that resonates, entertains, and fosters genuine connections.
His work centers around bringing real-life experiences to the forefront—turning everyday moments into compelling narratives that engage and inspire. Whether through video, storytelling, or collaborations, Dean’s content balances authenticity with creative impact.
Dean grew up in Queens, New York. He was a best-selling author when his first book, Dean’s Way Out, was published. Dean is a mental health advocate, content creator, and is a multi-hyphenate in the entertainment industry, specifically in Unscripted Television. Dean has given a TEDx talk, appeared on BuzzFeed, starred as an extra on SyFy’s The Movie Show, and filmed a commercial with Curology. He has also directed/produced several short films and documentaries.
Dean has worked on shows such as The Friends Reunion, Cardi B Tries, Carpool Karaoke, BET Awards, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. He has worked at Paramount Pictures, The Academy, ViacomCBS, Fulwell 73 Productions, Critical Content, Center Drive Media (Triage Entertainment, Levity Live, Lando Entertainment), and more.
Dean is currently freelancing in social media and entertainment –creating content for brands, graphic designs for production companies, and developing unscripted show ideas. He is also an active board member of an LGBTQ+ non-profit, wayOUT
appearances
TEDxOccidental
Negative self-talk affects everyone. Grounded in a personal narrative about negative self-talk’s impact on his relationship with sexuality and race in his fight against eating disorders, Dean Lin reveals the harmful ways society’s encouragement of negative self-talk can manifest and effective methods to avoiding negative self-talk.
BuzzFeed
Ryann must choose to date either Elliott, Dean, or Travell based only on their texts. Can they find love through emoji?
Watch to see if I get chosen as a suitor… or if I am sent home!
Opportunity Network
Student Awardee Dean talks at the Opportunity Network Gala and shares his story with an audience to honor his six years as a fellow participating in the OppNet Fellows program for the Opportunity Network.
The event took place in Cipriani in Wall Street, New York