this is a draft.

By Riley Schmitz

It's fun to be a little messy.

Most conversations about brand and business are cleaned up before you hear them. The messy middle is edited out. The bad calls get reframed as

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this is a draft. episodes:

April 14, 2026 on the mess before the method
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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30min
March 04, 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.
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17min
January 24, 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
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30min
January 14, 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
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34min
July 04, 2025 The Man of Many Jobs: Living Sustainably with a Packed Schedule ft. Chris Nicdao
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.
Follow us on Instagram!
Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nvcdao/
Tuft Grove: https://www.instagram.com/tuftgrove/
Riley: https://www.instagram.com/rileymelinaschmitz/
Digital Dopamine: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldopamine.podcast/
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:32 - Meet Chris!
00:01:07 - Chris's Career Journey
00:03:35 - Transition to User Experience
00:05:51 - Overcoming Creative Blocks
00:11:18 - Productivity and Time Management
00:18:24 - Recognizing and Overcoming Burnout
00:27:04 - Design Trends: Likes and Dislikes
00:27:55 - Most Challenging Project Experience
00:33:08 - Learning from Mistakes
00:45:12 - Future of User Experience Design
00:50:55 - Tuft Grove: Hand Made Rugs
00:54:49 - Chris' Dance Accomplishments
00:59:27 - Goals for 2025
01:05:25 - Rapid Fire Questions
01:06:36 - Closing Remarks and Social Media Handles
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1h 6min
March 17, 2025Touch 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
And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo
Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com
And finally, Ronald's LinkedIn: 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!
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39min
March 06, 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
And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo
Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com
And finally, Ronald's LinkedIn: 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!
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44min
January 31, 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
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 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 License code: FYTQP1MXBJJFCQXC
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53min
January 17, 2025It'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/
Digital Dopamine on Instagram and Youtube: @digitaldopamine.podcast
My personal Instagram: @rileymelinaschmitz
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-schmitz-designs3113/
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/fourth-dogma/asi-es
License code: 0L3SW8RZMKXFTECV
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56min
January 03, 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.
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FAQs about this is a draft.:

How many episodes does this is a draft. have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.