Today we’d like to introduce you to Pardeep Singh
Hi Pardeep, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Pardeep first visited LA in 2018 when he was living in San Fransisco for the summer. At first glance, he in fell love with the rich culture and the vast megalopolis that is Los Angeles county. As a native New Yorker, Pardeep felt right at home in LA with its unparalleled fashion industry, access to the best national parks, and a world of new foods. In 2022, Pardeep decided to move to LA where he was truly privileged to explore the production studios in Hollywood, scienic drives through the coast and nightlife of West Hollywood, It truly felt like living in the movies.
In LA, Pardeep was the science diplomat at the British Consulate in Century City. Through this experience, he had the pleasure of visiting leading research universities at UCLA, Caltech, USC and UCI where he created new pathways for scientists in the US and the UK to work together to solve challenging technology issues. Having lived in LA for more than 2 years, Pardeep now sees the importance the city has on the greater pacific region as a major trading hub as well as the cultural influence LA has on the rest of the US.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The city of LA is expensive to live in and affordable housing is hard to come by. Moreover, as a native New Yorker, navigating LA’s pubic transit system made him miss the New York subway. Together, this made both finding housing near public transit incredibly challenging. Affordable housing was more often concentrated 1+ hours aways from the office. Without a car, this would mean taking the bus can be a 2+ hour time sink. Its not a sustainable commute for those the middle to lower-middle class. LA’s dependence on cars is bad for the environment and should not be necessary for the 21st century city that is LA.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Being on The Bachelorette was my first real attempt at dating with the intent to marry. As night one approached, my surroundings shifted into “Bach world,” where everything was perfectly lit, my clothes flawless, and my skin and hair immaculate. But as the cameras drew closer, doubts crept in—how would America react to someone like me, with my broken family, history of struggle, and “funny” name? I had to accept that by being here, I was opening myself up to public scrutiny, racism, and judgment. Still, I decided to move forward with an open mind, hoping to connect with the Bachelorette.
On that first night, stepping out of the limo into the blazing 109-degree Palm Springs heat, I resolved to care less about what others thought and focus on being myself. Meeting her felt surreal, like standing in a silent tornado where everything else blurred. Her gaze brought an unexpected sense of trust and calm, making my insecurities disappear, even if just for a moment. Those seconds with her felt like hours, but they vanished as quickly as they came.
Later, during the rose ceremony, the quiet anticipation was intense. When she called my name, locking eyes with me just before, it was a moment of overwhelming significance. Receiving that rose wasn’t just a milestone for me—it was a groundbreaking moment as the first Indian American to achieve this on The Bachelorette. With that rose on my chest, I became the role model I had always needed, showing that someone like me could be seen as a viable romantic partner on such a public stage.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Being near my family, spending a day with my friends, playing video games and enjoying simple at home creature comforts.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pardeepinbrooklyn/
- Twitter: https://x.com/Deepbrainstmuli
