Mariena Quintanilla

I'm trying to generate conversation on LinkedIn around what good AI resources look like. I'm tired of all the prompt libraries that just vomit lists of prompts. It's not helpful (but if you disagree I'd love to know since I'm just one person). https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mariena_prompt-libraries-are-everywhere-this-week-acti[…]m=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAEOg7ABbfsRQK7QdW-s7A1MtOQpT7RuGa4

I'm going to demo some advanced features of Gamma next week. If you want to know how to get more out of this tool, or haven't used it yet would love to have you. https://www.linkedin.com/events/gamma3-0demo-our5favoritefeatur7374072430321119232/

This resonated a lot with me and I suspect for others who have productivity ingrained in them, or are navigating life after toxic workplaces or job loss, it will too. https://www.timcheadle.com/learning-to-live-slowly/

Equally important was leaving things behind. I was still holding onto grievances, to the anger and frustration and self doubt sowed by toxic workplaces and missed opportunities. One day a friend asked me if I’d forgiven some of those past experiences, and that question rocked me. I had not, and I needed to. Forgiveness was hard, necessary work, but it wasn’t for them. It was for me. Decoupling my work from my identity meant recognizing that professional missteps were not personal failures. I learned to see past situations for what they were, where the conditions were never right for me to succeed in the first place. Understanding this helped me see the fear and pressure others suffered too. An honest look at the past was the only way for me to grow and heal. [...] When friends ask me, “What’s your dream job?” I tell them the truth, I don’t dream about labor.

I’ve started to see the pendulum swinging back - more articles about AI pilots failing, and now today another one about a company bringing humans back. There are absolutely good ways to use AI in an organization and things come back down to earth is a good step to treating this a normal technology not the ridiculousness we’ve seen the past 2-3 years. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/bank-forced-to-rehire-workers-after-lying-about-chatbot-productivity-union-says/

Interested in leveling-up your AI skills? The first Mellonhead Labs experiment just dropped. I’m super excited about this project I’ve been working on which involves sharing research-backed techniques, hands-on exercises, and learning from one another. 🧪 Mellonhead Labs, Experiment 1: Understanding Legalese with LLMs Can AI help us understand what we’re really agreeing to? Every day, we click “Accept” on Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies. But more of those agreements now include biometric data—like facial scans used in virtual try-on tools. Our first Mellonhead Labs experiment tackles this directly. 🔍 What you’ll explore: • Comparing dense, high-stakes documents • Extracting key details with low hallucination • Translating legal language into plain, readable English Why it matters: This experiment helps you spot what’s standard vs. unusual—and how your personal or virtual likeness might be stored, shared, or sold. https://mellonhead.co/mellonhead-labs-experiment-1

I talk about the importance of community as much as I talk about AI. Well, now I'm starting my own community… related of course to learning AI. It's a place learn from one another through experimentation. All guidance backed by research. If this resonates with you, signup to get notified about our first experiment, launching next week. ---- 🚨 Introducing Mellonhead Labs — where AI gets practical. AI isn’t something you learn once. Knowledge is built through practice. That’s why we’re launching Mellonhead Labs, a community for professionals interested in hands-on experiments with AI tools, learning research-based best practices, and knowledge sharing. 📅 Each month, we’ll release:

🕒 You’ll spend 1–2 hours experimenting with LLM-powered AI Tools, then join a live community session to compare approaches and accelerate your learning. 🔍 We focus on:

No technical background required. Just curiosity, community, and real-world skill building. 💥 Experiment 1 drops soon. Be the first to know: More Info. Subscribe.