Why He Left a $200k/Year Job for TikTok | Out of Interest #55

Out of Interest Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Rustam, a content creator who gave up his $200k/year accounting job to follow his passion for TikTok and helping others. Rustam shares his journey, starting out as a dishwasher in Melbourne after moving from Kazakhstan at 19. With little money, no family nearby, and his parents sacrificing everything - including selling their home to pay for his education - Rustam’s story is all about hard work, gratitude, and resilience.
He talks about leaving an unfulfilling corporate job to create viral videos that now inspire millions, including his well-known series where he pays for strangers’ groceries. Rustam opens up about the struggles he faced, from doubters to self-doubt, and how staying patient and consistent helped him find his path. His story is full of relatable lessons on building confidence, discipline, and chasing what truly makes you happy.
We also dive into his belief in giving back, his experience running his cafe, Alien & Coco, and his plans to grow his YouTube channel. If you’ve ever thought about taking a risk to follow your passion, this episode is for you.
Rustam's Socials;
https://www.tiktok.com/@rus.alien
https://www.instagram.com/rus.alien/
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