Aiman
@aimanriy.bsky.social
🌏 I help brands understand people & culture to make smarter decisions.
🌱 Building my own story while solving yours
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💬 DM to Collaborate
📬 Read my free newsletter - https://brokebravebuilding.substack.com/
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Aiman
@aimanriy.bsky.social
· Jul 3
Everyone talks about success stories, but what about the process in the midst of Broke, Brave, Building Part?
Here, I’ll share thoughts on consumer research, cultural nuance, personal branding, and the messy, beautiful process of building.
If you’re in the middle too — I’d love to hear your story.
Here, I’ll share thoughts on consumer research, cultural nuance, personal branding, and the messy, beautiful process of building.
If you’re in the middle too — I’d love to hear your story.
I used to write cold emails like essays.
Polished. Formal. Forgettable.
Then I started writing like myself.
That’s when people began replying.
Real words reach farther than perfect ones.
#Communication #FreelanceTips #Growth
Polished. Formal. Forgettable.
Then I started writing like myself.
That’s when people began replying.
Real words reach farther than perfect ones.
#Communication #FreelanceTips #Growth
November 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I used to write cold emails like essays.
Polished. Formal. Forgettable.
Then I started writing like myself.
That’s when people began replying.
Real words reach farther than perfect ones.
#Communication #FreelanceTips #Growth
Polished. Formal. Forgettable.
Then I started writing like myself.
That’s when people began replying.
Real words reach farther than perfect ones.
#Communication #FreelanceTips #Growth
I’ve sent 60+ cold emails across Asia and learned that how you write matters more than what you ask.
Be personal.
Keep it clear.
End with warmth.
That’s how doors open.
#ColdEmailing #Networking #CareerTips
Be personal.
Keep it clear.
End with warmth.
That’s how doors open.
#ColdEmailing #Networking #CareerTips
October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I’ve sent 60+ cold emails across Asia and learned that how you write matters more than what you ask.
Be personal.
Keep it clear.
End with warmth.
That’s how doors open.
#ColdEmailing #Networking #CareerTips
Be personal.
Keep it clear.
End with warmth.
That’s how doors open.
#ColdEmailing #Networking #CareerTips
Starting over sounds brave — until you do it.
New city. No comfort zone. Just you and your doubts.
But that’s where growth hides —
in the quiet moments when you choose to stay.
Have you ever felt that silence?
#LifeLessons #Motivation #StartingOver
New city. No comfort zone. Just you and your doubts.
But that’s where growth hides —
in the quiet moments when you choose to stay.
Have you ever felt that silence?
#LifeLessons #Motivation #StartingOver
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Starting over sounds brave — until you do it.
New city. No comfort zone. Just you and your doubts.
But that’s where growth hides —
in the quiet moments when you choose to stay.
Have you ever felt that silence?
#LifeLessons #Motivation #StartingOver
New city. No comfort zone. Just you and your doubts.
But that’s where growth hides —
in the quiet moments when you choose to stay.
Have you ever felt that silence?
#LifeLessons #Motivation #StartingOver
Business school teaches theory.
Real life teaches tone, culture & confidence.
Communication isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
What’s one lesson you learned from real conversations?
#Communication #Leadership #SoftSkills
Real life teaches tone, culture & confidence.
Communication isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
What’s one lesson you learned from real conversations?
#Communication #Leadership #SoftSkills
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Business school teaches theory.
Real life teaches tone, culture & confidence.
Communication isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
What’s one lesson you learned from real conversations?
#Communication #Leadership #SoftSkills
Real life teaches tone, culture & confidence.
Communication isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
What’s one lesson you learned from real conversations?
#Communication #Leadership #SoftSkills
Good branding isn’t decoration.
It’s direction.
It tells people why you matter.
Do you think clarity is more powerful than creativity?
#BrandStrategy #Clarity #Marketing
It’s direction.
It tells people why you matter.
Do you think clarity is more powerful than creativity?
#BrandStrategy #Clarity #Marketing
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Good branding isn’t decoration.
It’s direction.
It tells people why you matter.
Do you think clarity is more powerful than creativity?
#BrandStrategy #Clarity #Marketing
It’s direction.
It tells people why you matter.
Do you think clarity is more powerful than creativity?
#BrandStrategy #Clarity #Marketing
They told me “don’t dream too much.”
I worked anyway.
Studied anyway.
And now stepping up for a master's degree with a 75% scholarship.
Lesson: People can take everything from you… except your hard work and will to change your life.
I worked anyway.
Studied anyway.
And now stepping up for a master's degree with a 75% scholarship.
Lesson: People can take everything from you… except your hard work and will to change your life.
September 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
They told me “don’t dream too much.”
I worked anyway.
Studied anyway.
And now stepping up for a master's degree with a 75% scholarship.
Lesson: People can take everything from you… except your hard work and will to change your life.
I worked anyway.
Studied anyway.
And now stepping up for a master's degree with a 75% scholarship.
Lesson: People can take everything from you… except your hard work and will to change your life.
Behind every successful brand is research no one talks about.
What you see is the story.
What you don’t see is the homework.
#MarketResearch #BusinessStrategy #BuildingInPublic
What you see is the story.
What you don’t see is the homework.
#MarketResearch #BusinessStrategy #BuildingInPublic
August 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Behind every successful brand is research no one talks about.
What you see is the story.
What you don’t see is the homework.
#MarketResearch #BusinessStrategy #BuildingInPublic
What you see is the story.
What you don’t see is the homework.
#MarketResearch #BusinessStrategy #BuildingInPublic
The smallest insights often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.
A single survey, a single customer call, or even a simple observation can change the way you think about your business.
Test. Adjust. Repeat.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #ConsumerInsight #SmallWins
A single survey, a single customer call, or even a simple observation can change the way you think about your business.
Test. Adjust. Repeat.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #ConsumerInsight #SmallWins
August 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The smallest insights often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.
A single survey, a single customer call, or even a simple observation can change the way you think about your business.
Test. Adjust. Repeat.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #ConsumerInsight #SmallWins
A single survey, a single customer call, or even a simple observation can change the way you think about your business.
Test. Adjust. Repeat.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #ConsumerInsight #SmallWins
Good business decisions aren’t guesses. They’re based on research.
✅ Understanding your customer’s habits
✅ Knowing what your competitors are missing
✅ Testing before scaling
Research isn’t optional — it’s the blueprint.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #DataDriven #ConsumerInsights
✅ Understanding your customer’s habits
✅ Knowing what your competitors are missing
✅ Testing before scaling
Research isn’t optional — it’s the blueprint.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #DataDriven #ConsumerInsights
August 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Good business decisions aren’t guesses. They’re based on research.
✅ Understanding your customer’s habits
✅ Knowing what your competitors are missing
✅ Testing before scaling
Research isn’t optional — it’s the blueprint.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #DataDriven #ConsumerInsights
✅ Understanding your customer’s habits
✅ Knowing what your competitors are missing
✅ Testing before scaling
Research isn’t optional — it’s the blueprint.
#MarketResearch #BusinessGrowth #DataDriven #ConsumerInsights
Want better opportunities?
Stop applying everywhere.
Start showing your work everywhere.
Posts → attract curiosity
Conversations → build trust
Visibility → creates inbound offers
You’re not just looking for a job.
You’re building proof you can do it.
Stop applying everywhere.
Start showing your work everywhere.
Posts → attract curiosity
Conversations → build trust
Visibility → creates inbound offers
You’re not just looking for a job.
You’re building proof you can do it.
August 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Want better opportunities?
Stop applying everywhere.
Start showing your work everywhere.
Posts → attract curiosity
Conversations → build trust
Visibility → creates inbound offers
You’re not just looking for a job.
You’re building proof you can do it.
Stop applying everywhere.
Start showing your work everywhere.
Posts → attract curiosity
Conversations → build trust
Visibility → creates inbound offers
You’re not just looking for a job.
You’re building proof you can do it.
Started with,
0 followers.
0 network.
0 money.
Still building. Still showing up.
One day, the receipts will speak louder than the doubts.
#BuildingInPublic #GrowthMindset #SmallSteps
0 followers.
0 network.
0 money.
Still building. Still showing up.
One day, the receipts will speak louder than the doubts.
#BuildingInPublic #GrowthMindset #SmallSteps
August 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Started with,
0 followers.
0 network.
0 money.
Still building. Still showing up.
One day, the receipts will speak louder than the doubts.
#BuildingInPublic #GrowthMindset #SmallSteps
0 followers.
0 network.
0 money.
Still building. Still showing up.
One day, the receipts will speak louder than the doubts.
#BuildingInPublic #GrowthMindset #SmallSteps
Why isn’t your brand connecting?
Because you’re guessing what customers want — not knowing.
✅ Research deeply.
✅ Speak clearly.
✅ Deliver promises.
Want real growth? Start with real insights.
#BrandStrategy #CustomerInsights #MarketingTips #GrowthHacking #BrandGrowth
Because you’re guessing what customers want — not knowing.
✅ Research deeply.
✅ Speak clearly.
✅ Deliver promises.
Want real growth? Start with real insights.
#BrandStrategy #CustomerInsights #MarketingTips #GrowthHacking #BrandGrowth
August 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Why isn’t your brand connecting?
Because you’re guessing what customers want — not knowing.
✅ Research deeply.
✅ Speak clearly.
✅ Deliver promises.
Want real growth? Start with real insights.
#BrandStrategy #CustomerInsights #MarketingTips #GrowthHacking #BrandGrowth
Because you’re guessing what customers want — not knowing.
✅ Research deeply.
✅ Speak clearly.
✅ Deliver promises.
Want real growth? Start with real insights.
#BrandStrategy #CustomerInsights #MarketingTips #GrowthHacking #BrandGrowth
Your quiet progress is still progress.
Even if no one notices, even if it’s not posted online — every small step is moving you closer to the life you’re building.
Keep going. Keep building.
Even if no one notices, even if it’s not posted online — every small step is moving you closer to the life you’re building.
Keep going. Keep building.
August 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Your quiet progress is still progress.
Even if no one notices, even if it’s not posted online — every small step is moving you closer to the life you’re building.
Keep going. Keep building.
Even if no one notices, even if it’s not posted online — every small step is moving you closer to the life you’re building.
Keep going. Keep building.
Every time I take a small risk, my future gets a little bigger.
-Hitting “send” on that cold email.
-Posting my thoughts publicly for the first time.
-Speaking up in a room where I used to stay silent.
It grows with every quiet act of courage.
#GrowthMindset #CourageToGrow
-Hitting “send” on that cold email.
-Posting my thoughts publicly for the first time.
-Speaking up in a room where I used to stay silent.
It grows with every quiet act of courage.
#GrowthMindset #CourageToGrow
August 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Every time I take a small risk, my future gets a little bigger.
-Hitting “send” on that cold email.
-Posting my thoughts publicly for the first time.
-Speaking up in a room where I used to stay silent.
It grows with every quiet act of courage.
#GrowthMindset #CourageToGrow
-Hitting “send” on that cold email.
-Posting my thoughts publicly for the first time.
-Speaking up in a room where I used to stay silent.
It grows with every quiet act of courage.
#GrowthMindset #CourageToGrow
Your global playbook is failing in Asia — not because the market is “hard,” but because you’re ignoring local truths.
🚫 Copy-paste doesn’t work here.
✅ Deep audience research does.
#AsiaBusiness #BrandStrategy #LocalisationMatters #ConsumerInsights #GrowthInAsia
🚫 Copy-paste doesn’t work here.
✅ Deep audience research does.
#AsiaBusiness #BrandStrategy #LocalisationMatters #ConsumerInsights #GrowthInAsia
August 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Your global playbook is failing in Asia — not because the market is “hard,” but because you’re ignoring local truths.
🚫 Copy-paste doesn’t work here.
✅ Deep audience research does.
#AsiaBusiness #BrandStrategy #LocalisationMatters #ConsumerInsights #GrowthInAsia
🚫 Copy-paste doesn’t work here.
✅ Deep audience research does.
#AsiaBusiness #BrandStrategy #LocalisationMatters #ConsumerInsights #GrowthInAsia
Most brands fail because they talk more than they listen.
-Stop guessing what your audience wants.
-Start digging into reviews, comments, and real feedback.
Your brand’s survival depends on relatability — not just noise.
#BrandStrategy #ListenToCustomers #GrowthHacks
-Stop guessing what your audience wants.
-Start digging into reviews, comments, and real feedback.
Your brand’s survival depends on relatability — not just noise.
#BrandStrategy #ListenToCustomers #GrowthHacks
August 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Most brands fail because they talk more than they listen.
-Stop guessing what your audience wants.
-Start digging into reviews, comments, and real feedback.
Your brand’s survival depends on relatability — not just noise.
#BrandStrategy #ListenToCustomers #GrowthHacks
-Stop guessing what your audience wants.
-Start digging into reviews, comments, and real feedback.
Your brand’s survival depends on relatability — not just noise.
#BrandStrategy #ListenToCustomers #GrowthHacks
Not everything you start has to be loud.
Some of the most powerful changes in your life will begin quietly—
A new habit.
A small risk.
A decision to try.
And suddenly, you’re not the same person anymore.
#Growth
#SelfImprovement
#KeepGrowing
#MindsetShift
Some of the most powerful changes in your life will begin quietly—
A new habit.
A small risk.
A decision to try.
And suddenly, you’re not the same person anymore.
#Growth
#SelfImprovement
#KeepGrowing
#MindsetShift
August 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Not everything you start has to be loud.
Some of the most powerful changes in your life will begin quietly—
A new habit.
A small risk.
A decision to try.
And suddenly, you’re not the same person anymore.
#Growth
#SelfImprovement
#KeepGrowing
#MindsetShift
Some of the most powerful changes in your life will begin quietly—
A new habit.
A small risk.
A decision to try.
And suddenly, you’re not the same person anymore.
#Growth
#SelfImprovement
#KeepGrowing
#MindsetShift
3 things I’ve done that 2020 me wouldn't dare:
-Started learning a full new language!
-Creating Content on LinkedIn
-Speaking up for myself (yes!)
Growth is surprising when you stop doubting yourself.
-Started learning a full new language!
-Creating Content on LinkedIn
-Speaking up for myself (yes!)
Growth is surprising when you stop doubting yourself.
July 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
3 things I’ve done that 2020 me wouldn't dare:
-Started learning a full new language!
-Creating Content on LinkedIn
-Speaking up for myself (yes!)
Growth is surprising when you stop doubting yourself.
-Started learning a full new language!
-Creating Content on LinkedIn
-Speaking up for myself (yes!)
Growth is surprising when you stop doubting yourself.
Want to stay career ready in 2025?
Then these soft skills and hard skills are something worth learning.
P.S- I am also working on these skills specially analysis and communication!
What skills are you upgrading yourself with?
Then these soft skills and hard skills are something worth learning.
P.S- I am also working on these skills specially analysis and communication!
What skills are you upgrading yourself with?
July 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Want to stay career ready in 2025?
Then these soft skills and hard skills are something worth learning.
P.S- I am also working on these skills specially analysis and communication!
What skills are you upgrading yourself with?
Then these soft skills and hard skills are something worth learning.
P.S- I am also working on these skills specially analysis and communication!
What skills are you upgrading yourself with?
Have you ever noticed how your favorite brand just "gets" you?
That's the power of marketing research- listening before selling!
If you’re building something — start by listening.
Quiet research = loud results (always!)
That's the power of marketing research- listening before selling!
If you’re building something — start by listening.
Quiet research = loud results (always!)
July 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Have you ever noticed how your favorite brand just "gets" you?
That's the power of marketing research- listening before selling!
If you’re building something — start by listening.
Quiet research = loud results (always!)
That's the power of marketing research- listening before selling!
If you’re building something — start by listening.
Quiet research = loud results (always!)
To all the people who are building their life, career, relationships all from scratch, I know it feels overwhelming and tiring.
But those quiet wins? They’re always worth it.
What was your quiet win lately? Let's encourage each other!
But those quiet wins? They’re always worth it.
What was your quiet win lately? Let's encourage each other!
July 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
To all the people who are building their life, career, relationships all from scratch, I know it feels overwhelming and tiring.
But those quiet wins? They’re always worth it.
What was your quiet win lately? Let's encourage each other!
But those quiet wins? They’re always worth it.
What was your quiet win lately? Let's encourage each other!
Earlier when i used to read "successful people" novels, stories or even biography, I used to wonder that "Luck" is truly a powerful factor for the ever growing achievements.
But now, when I am working towards my brand, I came to realize that even a tiny step is important to get that "success".
But now, when I am working towards my brand, I came to realize that even a tiny step is important to get that "success".
July 12, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Earlier when i used to read "successful people" novels, stories or even biography, I used to wonder that "Luck" is truly a powerful factor for the ever growing achievements.
But now, when I am working towards my brand, I came to realize that even a tiny step is important to get that "success".
But now, when I am working towards my brand, I came to realize that even a tiny step is important to get that "success".
Building your dreams when everyone around you is demotivating your hopes out, should have a special award:-
An Award of resistance
An Award of positivity
An Award of willingness
To all the people who are going through a rough patch, I got you!
Believe in the light of tomorrow.
An Award of resistance
An Award of positivity
An Award of willingness
To all the people who are going through a rough patch, I got you!
Believe in the light of tomorrow.
July 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Building your dreams when everyone around you is demotivating your hopes out, should have a special award:-
An Award of resistance
An Award of positivity
An Award of willingness
To all the people who are going through a rough patch, I got you!
Believe in the light of tomorrow.
An Award of resistance
An Award of positivity
An Award of willingness
To all the people who are going through a rough patch, I got you!
Believe in the light of tomorrow.
Data explains actions — but not intentions.
Here are 5 things your data might be hiding: emotions, culture, disengagement, contradictions, and micro-moments.
Don’t just analyze numbers — see the people behind them.
🌱 What’s the most surprising insight you’ve uncovered?
Here are 5 things your data might be hiding: emotions, culture, disengagement, contradictions, and micro-moments.
Don’t just analyze numbers — see the people behind them.
🌱 What’s the most surprising insight you’ve uncovered?
July 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Data explains actions — but not intentions.
Here are 5 things your data might be hiding: emotions, culture, disengagement, contradictions, and micro-moments.
Don’t just analyze numbers — see the people behind them.
🌱 What’s the most surprising insight you’ve uncovered?
Here are 5 things your data might be hiding: emotions, culture, disengagement, contradictions, and micro-moments.
Don’t just analyze numbers — see the people behind them.
🌱 What’s the most surprising insight you’ve uncovered?
When we are building something from the very scratch, everything feels so painfully slow and quiet. The taunts, stress, disbelief all these clouds up the mind.
But as you have heard "Work hard in Silence and let your Success make noise"
What keeps you moving in the invisible parts of your journey?
But as you have heard "Work hard in Silence and let your Success make noise"
What keeps you moving in the invisible parts of your journey?
July 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When we are building something from the very scratch, everything feels so painfully slow and quiet. The taunts, stress, disbelief all these clouds up the mind.
But as you have heard "Work hard in Silence and let your Success make noise"
What keeps you moving in the invisible parts of your journey?
But as you have heard "Work hard in Silence and let your Success make noise"
What keeps you moving in the invisible parts of your journey?