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Abdulkadir Dogan
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I am Abbi, and I was distracted for 10 years of my life. I chased every shiny object out there, the frameworks, platforms, and content that drained me. In 2025, I flipped this distraction into meaningful work. I turned my 8-hour screen time into a personal brand, intellectual education, and this podcast you are listening to :) no distraction. is a place where I interview creative entrepreneurs from various ranges, ranging from coaching to community leaders, all the way to multi-award-winning actresses. My mission with no distraction. is to give people the insights from experts that helped me navigate through this period of my life. The topics revolve around: self-awarenessbeingentrepreneurshipbusinessenergy Excited to learn more about me? Follow me: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@abbiDogan Substack: https://substack.com/@abbidogan

  1. Jul 8

    The Traveling Barista: "I Work 6 Months A Year To Buy The Other 6 Back"

    Claire didn't like coffee until she was 24 — one espresso and her "whole system said no." Today, she's a specialty barista who gets flown from Madrid to Vienna to Amsterdam to make coffee at events across Europe. Her explanation for how that happened is deceptively simple: follow what excites you, and don't argue with it. In this episode, I sit down with Claire — barista, visual creator, writer, and founder of IMMÄ Studio. She's the definition of multi-passionate: she's used hospitality jobs to travel through Switzerland, Australia, and Spain, managed one of Madrid's most respected specialty coffee shops, works in advertising production, and is now building a creative community rooted in one skill most of us avoid — being honest with ourselves. In this conversation we get into: — How do you figure out what you actually want when you could do anything? — The "research phase" most new creators skip — and why it costs them years — Why 90% of creators quit in the first three months, and the daily reflection habit that keeps Claire going — How to travel the world with a "low-skill" job (and why hospitality is the most underrated travel hack) — Why connections are made in the DMs, not the comments — The story behind IMÄ Studio — and why "you already are what you are" is the whole point — Plus: Claire ranks every coffee drink, and the latte macchiato does not survive Claire's honesty about the slow, unglamorous version of the creator journey — the one where your online income doesn't pay rent yet and that's okay — is something almost nobody talks about. Follow Claire: Substack: https://claireisonit.substack.com/  @imma__studio  no distraction: Get weekly anti-letters: https://abbidogan.substack.com/ Abbi's world: https://linktr.ee/abbiDogan

    The Traveling Barista: "I Work 6 Months A Year To Buy The Other 6 Back"

  2. Jun 30

    The Mindset Coach: "Self-Development Is Secretly Keeping You Stuck"

    What if the self-development you keep consuming is the exact thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, Austra makes a confession most coaches never would: for years she taught people how to master their mindset while quietly struggling behind the scenes — until she realized that consuming personal growth had become her most sophisticated form of procrastination. Austra hosts two podcasts, Wisdom in Action and Chase the Impossible, and works as a mindset coach. But her story is anything but a polished highlight reel. She spent years convinced she "just couldn't run" — then went on to finish five half marathons, a half Iron Man, and the original marathon route in Athens, all by following one rule: commit before you're ready. Along the way she learned that realness, not perfection, is what actually makes people connect. In this conversation, Austra and I get into: – Why "consuming self-development" might be the most comfortable way to avoid actually changing – The difference between theory experts and life experts — and who you should really be listening to – What three weeks offline until 8PM does to the way you think (and why boredom became a superpower) – How to reframe rejection so a single "no" stops running your decisions – Why you'll never feel ready — and how to start anyway – The lesson she resisted longest: why you can't build, heal, or grow entirely alone – How to identify your own "impossible" and actually chase it This one is for anyone who's read all the books, saved all the clips, and still feels like they're standing still :) Follow Austra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/  @wisdominactionpod   @austraputnina  no distraction: Get weekly anti-letters: https://abbidogan.substack.com/ Abbi's world: https://linktr.ee/abbiDogan

    The Mindset Coach: "Self-Development Is Secretly Keeping You Stuck"

  3. Jun 23

    The Self-Made Creator: "I Tried Everything For 3 Years And Failed — Then I Bet My Last $300"

    She was kicked out of her home at 16, pulling 12-hour barista shifts for barely a few euros an hour, with $300 to her name and no backup plan. Three years and a string of failed online businesses later, she bet everything on one last shot — and stumbled onto the counterintuitive truth that built her entire brand: people don't relate to your wins, they relate to your suffering. Estere isn't a famous founder or a guru with a decade of credentials. She's a self-made creator who built a sold-out coaching business on X from absolute zero — twice — after her first account was banned overnight at 2,800 followers. Her edge isn't luck or a big audience. It's a philosophy she calls "world building": turning your story, your struggles, and the things you don't have into a brand people can't look away from. In this conversation she breaks it down with no fluff and no recycled advice. In this episode: — Why talking about what you DON'T have beats flexing your wins every single time — The "hill you die on" philosophy, and why having haters might be the whole point — How one post about quitting university got her 1,000 followers in 24 hours — The brutal reason most offers never sell, and the one question that fixes it — What losing her entire business overnight taught her about starting again — Why your self-esteem might be the real ceiling on your income — The lesson that changed everything: how letting go led to her biggest month yet If you've ever felt like you needed results before you were allowed to have a story, this one's for you. Follow Esther: X: https://x.com/esterezw no distraction: Get weekly anti-letters: https://abbidogan.substack.com/ Abbi's world: https://linktr.ee/abbiDogan

    The Self-Made Creator: "I Tried Everything For 3 Years And Failed — Then I Bet My Last $300"

  4. Jun 12

    The 5 Silent Reasons You Feel Like An Outsider Everywhere You Go

    For most of her career, Pragna carried something into every meeting, every project, every promotion: the feeling that she couldn't fully be herself at work. Then one ordinary network meeting in 2013 cracked something open — and changed the entire direction of her life. This is a conversation about what it actually costs to spend years not belonging, and what it takes to finally come home to who you are. Pragna spent nearly three decades in corporate tech before founding Belonging Matters, a consultancy built on a deceptively simple idea: people do their best work — and live their best lives — when they feel safe, seen, and like they genuinely belong. London-born, South Asian, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she's turned her own experiences of exclusion into a five-part framework that organisations now use to audit their culture. She's also the creator of the Belonging Cards, a deck designed to pull people out of small talk and into the conversations that actually matter. In this episode: – Why "slowing down" might be the fastest way to get where you actually want to go – The five hidden dimensions that quietly decide whether you belong — anywhere – What it really costs to stay in a job, a friendship, or a room where you don't feel safe – The 2013 moment that finally let her be herself, and why it took so long – How she moved from the hardest year of her life to her clearest sense of purpose – Is AI coming for your job, or freeing you to finally do human work? – Why she'd rather skip the small talk and go straight to the real conversation Follow Pragna: Website: https://belongingmatters.co.uk/ no distraction: Get weekly anti-letters: https://abbidogan.substack.com/ Follow Abbi: https://linktr.ee/abbiDogan

    The 5 Silent Reasons You Feel Like An Outsider Everywhere You Go

  5. Jun 3

    The Content Creator Who Got Robbed of $90K — And Made $240K Anyway

    Four months of 16-hour days. A $90K theft in the first 24 hours. And a choice: quit, or push harder. Dan West pushed. He ended up making $240K — and that was just the beginning of a wild ride that would eventually lead to burnout, a six-month disappearance from the internet, and a quiet realization that changed how he thinks about business, leadership, and what it actually means to build something real. Dan is a content strategist, copywriter, and online business coach who built his reputation on Instagram, Substack, X (formerly Twitter) — first through the NFT trenches, then through hard-won frameworks he now uses to help creators and coaches get their first (or next) clients fast. His approach is no-nonsense, story-driven, and grounded in what actually moves numbers. In this episode, we get into: The $90K theft that nearly killed his NFT project — and the bold moves he made to recover more than double Why he went dark for six months, and the uncomfortable moment he discovered his audience had quietly done the same The "Offer Crystallization" framework — why most offers fail before they're even launched, and how to fix yours in a Google Doc Why he tells new clients: don't create content yet — send 100 DMs first The three pillars he now refuses to compromise on (and why putting money before them actually makes you less money) What masculinity, frame, and respect have to do with closing clients The one question Dan uses to guide every decision: does this give me energy, or take it away? If you're building an online business, growing a brand, or just trying to figure out what you actually want — this one's for you. Follow Dan West:  @danwestworld  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danwestworld/ no distraction: Get weekly anti-letters: https://abbidogan.substack.com/ Follow Abbi: https://linktr.ee/abbiDogan

    The Content Creator Who Got Robbed of $90K — And Made $240K Anyway

  6. May 28

    The Oak Whisperer: How oak trees revealed my deepest truth (EMOTIONAL!)

    Today’s episode is a banger :) Denise Balyoz is a natural leader as she went through the corporate ladder and ended up in a space that didn't feel right. As she discovered her natural gift, she expanded her work and started coaching other leaders who feel like there’s something missing. In today’s talk, we talked about leading your own life and approaching situations with your leadership capacity. As we digged deeper, we uncovered deep faults in today’s leadership and explored a way of leading that is lighter, more sustainable, and above everything, not draining. Denise’s current work revolves around Ancient Oak trees. She felt the first pull 4 months ago, and ever since, she learned so much about herself by communicating with the trees. Not only did she, but her clients experienced similar effects of uncovering truths that previously couldn’t be put into words, but now they flow naturally. She is currently writing her book about the oak trees, and be prepared for another episode once it's out :) 00:00 Redefining Leadership in Today's World 03:11 The Impact of Individualism on Leadership 05:38 The Role of Connection in Leadership 08:07 Hierarchical vs. Non-Hierarchical Leadership Models 10:37 The Power of Personal Energy in Leadership 13:12 Building Capacity for Effective Leadership 15:17 Creating Inner Safety for Leadership 17:48 Techniques for Expanding Consciousness 20:00 The Interplay of Consciousness and Unconsciousness 22:16 Transformative Practices for Leaders 31:44 Creating Daily Scaffolding for Self-Alignment 33:22 Breaking Free from Ego and Embracing Curiosity 35:21 Connecting with Ancient Oaks: A Journey of Discovery 40:19 The Wisdom of Oak Trees and Their Impact on Life 43:10 Transformative Experiences Through Oak Presencing Sessions 46:53 The Interconnectedness of Leadership and Nature 52:40 Activism Through Self-Nourishment and Presence Follow Denise: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisebalyoz Substack: https://substack.com/@denisebalyoz Website: https://themovewellcoach.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-balyoz Oak sessions page: https://themovewellcoach.com/oak-presencing-sessions You can just be offline whenever you want. Want to learn how? https://abbidogan.substack.com My anti-socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbidogan Substack: https://substack.com/@abbidogan My portal: https://abdulkadirdogan.com We create miracles.

    The Oak Whisperer: How oak trees revealed my deepest truth (EMOTIONAL!)

  7. May 21

    How to monetize the work you LOVE while enjoying it! | Legacy Episode

    This was one of the talks where I truly felt like talking to a bro :) In this conversation, Urban Gibon shares his journey from starting an evergreen business to managing stress and aligning passions with monetizable skills. He discusses the importance of creating a unique offer, understanding evergreen funnels, and the value of personal growth through the creator journey. Urban emphasizes the significance of mentorship, the process of crafting content, and the role of reading in enhancing creativity and self-understanding. The discussion also touches on the importance of adapting to changes and the benefits of being open to new ideas and paths. 00:00 The Seed of an Evergreen Business 06:36 Managing Stress in Creator Work 11:41 Shifting Focus: From Stress Management to Branding 16:06 Advice for Beginner Creators 20:25 Understanding Evergreen Funnels 26:29 Content Strategy for Funnels 33:52 Creating a Compelling Offer 38:23 Tailoring Offers for Unique Clients 43:32 Practical Steps for Beginners 53:49 Navigating Change and Misalignment 58:12 The Evolution of Personal Branding 01:10:34 Books and Resources for Creators Follow Urban: X: https://x.com/UrbanGibon YouTube:  @UrbanGibon  You can just be offline whenever you want. Want to learn how? https://abbidogan.substack.com/ My anti-socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbidogan/ Substack: https://substack.com/@abbidogan/ My portal: https://abdulkadirdogan.com/ We create miracles.

    How to monetize the work you LOVE while enjoying it! | Legacy Episode

  8. May 15

    Stress Coach: Stress sickert durch deine Haut, macht unkreativ, und hindert deine Selbstständigkeit!

    Nach diesem Gespräch fühle ich mich definitiv leichter als zuvor :) In diesem Gespräch verstehen wir die Herausforderungen und Chancen der Selbstständigkeit, Stressmanagement, die Bedeutung des inneren Gleichgewichts und wie externe Unterstützung dabei helfen kann, nachhaltigen Erfolg zu erzielen. Zora Janacek teilt mit uns ihre Reise von der Musikbranche zum erfolgreichen Coaching für kreative Selbstständige. Erfahre, wie Achtsamkeit, Atemtechniken und Selbstreflexionen dabei helfen, Stress zu bewältigen und ein erfülltes Leben zu führen. 00:00 Stress und Selbstständigkeit 10:03 Der Einfluss von Stress auf Kreativität 19:29 Stressbewältigung und persönliche Grenzen 28:38 Netzwerken und Selbstidentifikation als Selbstständiger 29:47 Die Rolle des Coachings: Externe Hilfe zur Selbstreflexion 31:32 Coaching vs. Therapie: Überbrückung der Versorgungslücke 33:14 Der Coaching-Prozess: Individuelle Begleitung und Zielsetzung 34:49 Methoden zur Selbstreflexion: Das Unterbewusstsein ansprechen 37:18 Atemtechniken und Meditation: Zugang zum Unterbewusstsein 39:28 Die Kraft des Unterbewusstseins: Ideen und Kreativität freisetzen 40:42 Detoxing für den Geist: Stille und Selbstreflexion 42:44 Die Bedeutung des Atmens: Bewusstes Atmen für innere Ruhe 48:10 Emotionen als Indikatoren: Bedürfnisse erkennen und erfüllen 49:12 Der Veränderungsprozess: Schritte zur Stressbewältigung 49:54 Wachstum durch Coaching und Inspiration 52:36 Emotionale und mentale Aspekte der Selbstständigkeit 53:31 Veränderungen nach dem Coaching: Ein neuer Blick auf die Selbstständigkeit 55:59 Präventive Ansätze im Coaching 57:09 Der Weg zur Selbstständigkeit: Zoras persönliche Geschichte 59:35 Herausforderungen im Coaching-Markt 01:02:01 Die Balance zwischen Kreativität und Bürokratie 01:04:29 Selbstständigkeit: Risiken und Chancen 01:06:58 Abschließende Gedanken zur Selbstständigkeit und Fehlerkultur Folge Zora: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zora.kurzvorlos/ Ihr Coaching: https://kurzvorlos.de/ You can just be offline whenever you want. Want to learn how? https://abbidogan.substack.com/ My anti-socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbidogan/ Substack: https://substack.com/@abbidogan/ My portal: https://abdulkadirdogan.com/ We create miracles.

    Stress Coach: Stress sickert durch deine Haut, macht unkreativ, und hindert deine Selbstständigkeit!
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I am Abbi, and I was distracted for 10 years of my life. I chased every shiny object out there, the frameworks, platforms, and content that drained me. In 2025, I flipped this distraction into meaningful work. I turned my 8-hour screen time into a personal brand, intellectual education, and this podcast you are listening to :) no distraction. is a place where I interview creative entrepreneurs from various ranges, ranging from coaching to community leaders, all the way to multi-award-winning actresses. My mission with no distraction. is to give people the insights from experts that helped me navigate through this period of my life. The topics revolve around: self-awarenessbeingentrepreneurshipbusinessenergy Excited to learn more about me? Follow me: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@abbiDogan Substack: https://substack.com/@abbidogan

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  • Creator
    Abdulkadir Dogan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Abdulkadir Dogan
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