In this episode, I sat down with SPACEDOLLAH (Syed Abdullah) —a Malaysian content creator and science communicator who isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He shares his raw and honest journey: from hitting rock bottom to becoming a full-time digital creator with a fast-growing YouTube channel.
We talked about everything from how to become a content creator in 2025, what it really takes to go viral on YouTube, and the mindset shifts that helped him move past self-doubt and comparison. No fluff, just real talk about making money online, building your niche, and the fear that keeps most people from starting.
He even opened up about a spiritual experience that pushed him to launch his channel—and how he’s now using content to spark curiosity about science and space.
If you’ve ever wondered:
… this one’s for you.
🎧 Tune in for reflections on purpose, growth, handling negativity, building a personal brand, and why a little madness might be the secret ingredient to this whole digital creator thing.
About SPACEDOLLAH (Syed Abdullah):
SPACEDOLLAH, also known as Syed Abdullah, is a Malaysian content creator and science communicator best known for making science cool, funny, and accessible. From a turbulent past to building a loyal online community, he now uses his platform to simplify complex topics, spark curiosity, and inspire others to create with purpose.
Follow SPACEDOLLAH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truedollah/
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0:00 – Episode Preview
1:40 – Intro: Meet Spacedollah, science communicator & content creator
2:24 – How to start your content creator journey (walk the talk)
3:05 – Why Spacedollah became a content creator
4:08 – Step-by-step: How he actually started creating content
4:52 – How long it takes to see results when starting
5:52 – Finding your niche as a creator
6:55 – Spacedollah’s passion for science & space explained
8:26 – IDGAF mindset: Stop worrying about other people
12:05 – Finding your purpose in content creation
13:16 – Making money as a content creator in 2025
15:55 – Gamechangers: What made Spacedollah grow faster
17:22 – Power vs money-based creators: What’s your motive?
19:43 – How to go viral on YouTube (real talk)
21:49 – Why good things take time: The hustle & wait
23:33 – Why people don’t start content creation
24:58 – How this podcast collab happened
26:16 – Using podcasts to grow your personal brand
28:04 – Life-changing moments that shift your mindset
33:03 – You want to change the world? Start with one person
35:38 – Look at analytics to grow as a creator
36:30 – Tell us: What’s stopping you from starting?
37:58 – Why creators won’t be replaced by AI
38:33 – Main fear stopping content creators (judgment)
39:05 – The myth of “needing everything before you start”
41:42 – Handling negativity as a content creator
42:27 – The world revolves around you, not others
42:54 – You can’t please everyone — focus on your people
43:20 – Don’t take advice from people without your goals
46:06 – First financial milestones as a digital creator
49:28 – Why a little madness is necessary in the creator world
50:40 – Final advice for aspiring creators
51:48 – Outro
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