Normalize putting effort into your life without worrying about what other people think.
It's fun to be a little messy
Unless you try is a podcast and youtube series about making sense of a life that doesn't really feel like yours.
I'm currently navigating my early 20s, building my career, trying to maintain friendships, and reminding myself every 5 minutes that it's NOT time to doom scroll right now.
New episodes come out weekly. We talk about the previous week, what worked and what didn't, my current favourites, and how I'm approaching this season of entrepreneurship.
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 only truly feel "ready" after you've done something once before.
In this episode we cover some founder crisis moments I've had recently, the client who ghosted me without paying, why I stopped billing hourly, how I landed on value-based pricing, and why "niche down immediately" might be the worst advice in the creative business space.
So please join me for a messy and honest discussion about what building your dreams actually look like :)
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4 Mar 2026
on the ruthless attention economy & how to survive it
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 wrong rules, and the real difference between posting and positioning
— Why if AI could replace your brand voice tomorrow, that's not an AI problem — that's a brand problem
New episodes drop the first Tuesday of every month.
Grab the free Brand Personality Audit → unlesscreative.com/newsletter (http://unlesscreative.com/newsletter)
24 Jan 2026
on remembering who the hell you are
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: rileyschmitz.com (http://rileyschmitz.com)
14 Jan 2026
on becoming the best person you can be, in life and in business
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 script! Oops! Anywho, thank you for watching :)
Instagram: @rileymelinaschmitz
4 Jul 2025
The Man of Many Jobs: Living Sustainably with a Packed Schedule ft. Chris Nicdao
UX designer Chris Nicdao discusses his winding career path, burnout red flags, and creative clarity with Digital Dopamine hosts in this interview.
17 Mar 2025
Touch Grass Bro! ft. Ronald Atutubo | Part 2
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 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCGixAzBnfTf_RPYCSvWhLDQ)
And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo
Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com (http://www.ronaldatutubo.com)
And finally, Ronald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldatutubo/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldatutubo/)
Other Instragrams to visit: @digitaldopamine.podcast, @rileymelinaschmitz, @ugh.podcast
I took some time of from Digital Dopamine land to get myself set up for success on Instagram! Thank you for your patience, and see you soon, as we are switching to two part episodes on a weekly uploading basis!
6 Mar 2025
Touch Grass Bro! (And Other Tips on Managing Creative Burnout) ft. Ronald Atutubo
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 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCGixAzBnfTf_RPYCSvWhLDQ)
And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo
Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com (http://www.ronaldatutubo.com)
And finally, Ronald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldatutubo/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldatutubo/)
Other Instragrams to visit: @digitaldopamine.podcast, @rileymelinaschmitz, @ugh.podcast
I took some time of from Digital Dopamine land to get myself set up for success on Instagram! Thank you for your patience, and see you soon, as we are switching to two part episodes on a weekly uploading basis!
31 Jan 2025
A Love/Hate Relationship with Research ft. Aaron Nicor
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 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzyeOhlFKep9BCta720YwpA)
And Aaron's Instagram @aaron.nicor
And finally, Aaron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-nicor/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-nicor/)
Other Instragrams to visit: @digitaldopamine.podcast, @rileymelinaschmitz
Thank you everyone for your continued support in this adventure! See you soon!
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/i-dont-need-your-love (https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/i-dont-need-your-love) License code: FYTQP1MXBJJFCQXC
17 Jan 2025
It's All About Pretending ft. Tina Le
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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-le-6173ba1a5/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-le-6173ba1a5/)
Digital Dopamine on Instagram and Youtube: @digitaldopamine.podcast
My personal Instagram: @rileymelinaschmitz
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-schmitz-designs3113/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-schmitz-designs3113/)
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/fourth-dogma/asi-es (https://uppbeat.io/t/fourth-dogma/asi-es)
License code: 0L3SW8RZMKXFTECV
3 Jan 2025
Making Sh*t Up As We Go ft. Briana Truong
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.
16 May 2024
The Introduction Short
Hello and welcome to the trailer style first episode of Digital Dopamine! Thank you for being here. Just a quick introduction for today. We'll talk about how I fell in love with design, and a couple of bumps I came across along the road.
Check me out on Instagram!
Digital Dopamine: @digitaldopamine.rs
Riley: @rileymelinaschmitz
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