this is a draft.

This one's off the dome. I'm sitting down for an honest check-in on where things are at, what's been hard, and everything I wish someone had told me before I started. Nobody actually has it figured out before they begin. It's a game of trial and error really, and that's the beauty of it! You learn what you love, what you're built for, and what will never be in your service offerings again. You'll...

Everyone is fighting for attention. Most brands are losing... and it's not because they aren't trying hard enough, but because they're fighting for the wrong thing. In this episode: — Why comfort is the slowest, most polite way to kill your momentum (and why it never looks like a problem until it's too late) — What the attention economy actually is, why most businesses are still playing by the wro...

In this episode, we'll cover the topic of knowing yourself on an introspective level. I've been putting a lot of thought into who I was before the world told me who to be- and what parts of my inner child really shine through now that I'm in a good place in life. Join me in this stream of consciousness as I explore the ins and outs of KNOWING WHO YOU ARE. Instagram: @rileymelinaschmitz Website: ri...

In the first episode of this is a draft, I take a more personal angle on reflecting on the events of 2025, sharing how I navigated interesting situations, and all the things I learned (and some things that I completely disregarded). From spilling the tea on my first agency experience to discussing why believe in learning from other people's mistakes, I covered too many topics because I went off sc...

On this episode of Digital Dopamine, we sit down with UX designer, dancer, and creative powerhouse Chris Nicdao, for a wide-ranging convo that’s equal parts vulnerable and insightful. From psychology, to the marketing world, to user experience design, Chris shares the winding path that led him to creative clarity—including burnout red flags, startup chaos, and the art of asking better questions. F...

This Episode, we talk to junior UX designer and industry Graphic Designer Ronald Atutubo. A lot of great insights here on managing creative burnout, what creativity really looks like, and minimalist design best practices. In case you missed it... Check out Ron's Podcast ‪ @ugoodhomiepodcast5196 And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com And finally, Ronald's Lin...

This Episode, we talk to junior UX designer and industry Graphic Designer Ronald Atutubo. A lot of great insights here on managing creative burnout, what creativity really looks like, and minimalist design best practices. In case you missed it... Check out Ron's Podcast ‪ @ugoodhomiepodcast5196 And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com And finally, Ronald's Lin...

This week, we chat with my buddy Aaron about his journey to becoming a UX designer, starting a youtube channel, and staying productive with ADHD. In case you missed it... Check out Aaron's channel @AaronNicor And Aaron's Instagram @aaron.nicor And finally, Aaron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-nicor/ Other Instragrams to visit: @digitaldopamine.podcast, @rileymelinaschmitz Thank you...

On this week's episode we chat with my good friend, Tina Le. Covering topics like impostor syndrome, pretending until things feel natural, using AI to validate your opinions, and of course, STICKERS! These are the Asian creators that Tina mentioned, on Instagram: @chloe.shih @theresa.notes @edgykatrina Tina's Sticker Shop on Instagram: @stickersbytina Tina's personal Instagram: @tiina.le Tina's Li...

This week, we are joined by talented UX designer Briana Truong, as she walks us through her process of finding inspiration, staying motivated, and managing her time with group projects.