Ayesha Abdul Raoof

About

I am an aspiring writer, independent blogger, TEDx speaker, and incoming undergraduate with a keen interest in content writing, creative communication, and digital marketing. I enjoy transforming ideas into thoughtful, engaging content that informs, inspires, and connects with readers. As an independent writer, I have published articles and personal reflections on platforms such as Medium and LinkedIn. My writing explores themes including empathy, self-awareness, social expectations, generational change, and human behavior. These projects have helped me develop my writing voice, experiment with different styles, and understand the importance of communicating ideas with clarity and purpose. My interests include content writing, creative writing, blogging, copywriting, ghostwriting, and content marketing. I enjoy adapting my writing to different audiences and purposes, whether the objective is to inform, persuade, engage, or tell a compelling story. I am also interested in how effective content contributes to brand identity and audience engagement. In August 2025, I delivered a TEDx talk at the age of seventeen, addressing mental health awareness, social stigma, and the challenges people often struggle to communicate. This experience strengthened my public speaking, audience awareness, and appreciation for empathetic and responsible communication. My academic and extracurricular experiences, including Model United Nations, student parliament activities, and school leadership, have further developed my critical thinking, research, presentation, and collaboration skills. I enjoy exploring different perspectives, organizing ideas, and communicating them effectively. I value creativity, adaptability, attention to detail, and continuous learning. I welcome constructive feedback and approach new challenges with curiosity and a willingness to improve. I believe effective communication requires not only strong writing but also an understanding of the audience, the message, and its purpose. As I begin my professional journey, I am seeking opportunities to gain practical experience and contribute to meaningful projects. I am particularly interested in paid internships involving content writing, blogging, copywriting, and content marketing. I am eager to learn new tools, explore different industries, and collaborate with people who value original ideas and thoughtful communication. Beyond writing, my interests include economics, public policy, social issues, and human behavior. These interests encourage me to approach subjects critically, consider multiple viewpoints, and communicate complex ideas in an accessible way. My goal is to grow into a versatile writer and communicator, combining creativity with critical thinking and purposeful storytelling. I hope to contribute reliability, fresh perspectives, and a genuine commitment to quality to every project I undertake.

Experience

• Independent Writer & Blogger
  Medium, LinkedIn
  Apr 2026 – Present

  Write and publish personal and social commentary pieces on Medium and LinkedIn. Turn personal observations and complex topics into thoughtful accessible narrative.

• TEDx Speaker
  TEDxSolitaireglobalschools · Hyderabad
  Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

  Independently researched and prepared a 19-minute TEDx talk focused on mental health, stigma and youth pressures. Translated complex and often overlooked experiences into an accessible narrative challenging mental-health stigma.

Education

• 2026 SG
  GCE A-levels

  Solitaire Global Schools

  Economics, Business, Accounting · Jun 2024 – Mar 2026

  Economics, Business, Accounting · Jun 2024 – Mar 2026
• 2024 VI
  Intended Undergraduate Study

  VIP's International School

  General education · 2019 – 2024

  General education · 2019 – 2024

Skills

Tools / apps / platforms

Languages

Projects

• When Empathy Becomes Self-Neglect: The Importance Of Prioritizing Yourself ↗
  Medium

  Explores how excessive empathy can lead to emotional exhaustion and self-neglect, and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries.

• Breaking The Cycle: How is Gen Z Challenging Toxic Norms ↗
  Medium

  Examines how Gen Z is questioning inherited social norms and redefining conversations around identity, relationships, and societal expectations.

• When Comparison Kills Compassion ↗
  Medium, LinkedIn

  Explores how constant comparison can affect empathy, self-worth, and the way we perceive ourselves and others.

• One Year Since I Stepped Onto a TEDx Stage ↗
  Medium, LinkedIn

  A reflective piece revisiting the experience of stepping onto a TEDx stage and the personal growth, lessons, and the perspective gained from it.

🏆 Achievements & awards

• TEDx - Published on the official TEDx Platform · 2025

  Talk published on the official TEDx platform following my TEDx appearance.

• MUN - Commendation · 2024

  Received a Commendation while chairing the SOCHUM committee at a school-level Model United Nations conference.

• PRS Parliament - Runner-Up · 2024

  Represented the Women & Child Development portfolio and advocated on women's safety issues.

• Numerous Elocution Awards · 2024

  Recipient of numerous awards in elocution competitions, 2019 to 2024.

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Finance Director, Rotary Club Solitaire Global Schools

  Managed financial responsibilities for club activities and events and coordinated with the team on budgeting.

🤝 Volunteering

• Rotary Club, Solitaire Global Schools · Finance Director · 2025

  Helped organize community initiatives supporting a nearby government school. This included organizing a painting competition for students, hosting charity carnivals to raise funds for school resources such as microphones, and conducting a book drive followed by the donation of collected books.

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• Books & Reading
• Public Policy
• Psychology
• Writing
• Economics
• Politics