Ryan Costa, Senior Communications Executive, Havas Red Middle East #30under30
I was once undesirable but now undeniable.
I was not the loudest in the room, but always made moves that speak volumes.
I am a mix of contradictions calm but driven, lazy but determined and quiet soul with a lot to say. I’m a secret poet inside but don’t tell anyone.
I am not the spotlight chaser. I move in silence and let my results do all the talking.
I shall be a name that no one forgets.
I shall not be a shadow in someone else’s story.
I like it when the beat drops and the whole world vibes with me. Or when someone really gets what I’m saying.
I dislike it when people sleep on the quiet ones. We see everything.
My biggest ambition is to be the greatest to ever do it.
My biggest worry is that my potential might take a nap and forget to wake up.
I am most proud of my tattoos. They're my art, my story, no need for paper and pencils.
I am a bit ashamed that I binge procrastinate like it’s a sport.
Looking back, probably I should have taken more chances more often instead of sticking to my comfort zone.
Looking back, probably I should not have overthought things. The answer is simpler than we make it.
It all fell apart when I tried to sprint without tying my shoelaces.
Things made sense when I realized even art needs blank spaces to breathe.
Eventually things will make sense, and it will work out
Eventually things will not stay the same forever, and that’s okay.
Someone once advised me that we will always glorify the hunter because lions don’t know how to write.
I once advised someone that if you’re going to keep shooting, make sure it’s a game winning shot.
If I had a superpower, it would be mind-reading. Not to invade privacy, but to understand people on a whole new level—less guessing, more connection.
My superpower in real life is the ability to stay calm under pressure.
The word I use most is “real” because everything else is just a filler.
The word I dislike most is “Can’t.” There’s always a way, you just must find it.
This too shall pass and when it does, we’ll be on to the next chapter, still winning.
My most treasured passion is creating moments—on the field, in conversations, or just by showing up for people who matter.
People should be more compassionate. You never know what someone’s going through.
People should be less afraid to show their flaws—it’s what makes them human.
I wish to thank my family for being the real ones, my friends for keeping me grounded, and every tattoo artist who put their magic on me.
