Silicon Valley Girl

In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Mel Robbins — bestselling author ("Let Them," "The 5 Second Rule"), entrepreneur, and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the top podcasts in the world (recently nominated for a Golden Globe).Mel breaks down why anxiety happens, how to separate yourself from the alarm going off in your body, and why that restless feeling might actually be telling you something important about your life. She shares her journey from $800K in debt to building a media empire, and explains why your timeline doesn't have to match anyone else's.We also dive into dealing with FOMO, managing mom guilt, knowing when to say no, and why jealousy is just blocked ambition. Plus, Mel introduces her new protein company, Pure Genius, and explains why protein isn't just for the gym—it's for focus, energy, and life.Topics covered:How to stop nighttime anxiety and racing thoughtsWhy "I have anxiety" vs "I feel anxious" mattersThe friction exercise to figure out what you actually wantHow to use jealousy as a roadmap for your goalsSetting boundaries and protecting your time as an entrepreneurCheck out Mel Robbins' bestselling book "The Let Them Theory" here: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter:⁠⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠

The future of driving is closer than you think. I sat down with Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, who’s behind the latest breakthroughs in autonomous cars — including the new “eyes-off” system that lets you stop watching the road. I saw how AI will soon plan your routes, learn your habits, and even take your car to service on its own. This is the technology that will completely change how we move, work, and live.Links: Follow my Newsletter:⁠⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠My Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/siliconvalleymm⁠

In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of work, education, and everyday life.Mustafa has spent the last decade building the systems that sparked the modern AI revolution. Today, he’s leading Microsoft AI and shaping how billions of people will interact with intelligent agents in the coming years. From the race toward AGI to the rise of AI assistants that remember everything, Mustafa offers a rare inside look at where the next decade is heading.He shares why routine work is disappearing, what jobs will matter most, whether children will even need college, and how superintelligent systems could change the rhythm of a normal day. This conversation is a clear, grounded roadmap to the future — and to the skills we’ll all need to stay ahead.🔗 Follow Mustafa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustafasuleymanaiLinks: Follow my Newsletter:⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠My Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/siliconvalleymm⁠

In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of medicine.Together with Mark Zuckerberg, they’ve committed 99% of their wealth to building Biohubs and developing the world’s first virtual cell models — AI systems that can simulate life at the cellular level. This breakthrough technology could accelerate drug discovery, reduce clinical trial risks, and make personalized medicine a reality.Priscilla shares the moment in the clinic that changed her view of medicine forever, what it means to combine frontier science with frontier AI, and how she’s helping shift healthcare from treatment to prevention.Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm

What makes AI recommend one business - and ignore another? In this interview, Robby Stein, VP of Product for Google Search, breaks down how AI now decides what gets discovered, ranked, and recommended - and what founders, creators, and marketers can do to stay visible in the new era of search. Links: Follow my Newsletter:⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠My Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/siliconvalleymm⁠