Create. Collaborate. Amplify.
Create. Collaborate. Amplify.
PowerHouse is a vibrant space where women+ creatives build confidence, cultivate community and grow their businesses.
We believe that women+ entrepreneurs & creatives thrive in collaboration and deserve to be paid abundantly.
Together, we are unstoppable
Unmuted Studio
Podcast & Content Creation
PowerHouse is more than a creative hub—it’s a professional, beautifully designed studio space for high-quality media production in the heart of San Jose’s SOFA district. Whether you’re launching a podcast, filming branded content, or capturing professional visuals, our fully equipped media studio is designed for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses ready to level up.Plug & Play Studio Rentals – Our fully equipped podcast and content creation studio is ready when you are. Just walk in, hit record, and bring your vision to life.Expert-Led Production Support – Need a polished, professional touch? Work with award-winning media producers Farran Tabrizi & Tricia Creason-Valencia to elevate your project with expert direction, filming, and editing.Ready to make your vision a reality? Learn More!
Workshops & Training
At PowerHouse, we believe that knowledge is power—and we’re here to equip women+ creatives and entrepreneurs with the skills to thrive. Through in-person and virtual workshops, we offer training in essential creative and business tools, from branding and graphic design to podcasting, cinematography, and video editing. Whether you're learning to craft a professional bio that shines in our signature “Rock Your Bio” workshop or launching your own podcast with Podcasting 101, our expert-led sessions give you the confidence to create, market, and grow your business. Ready to build your skills and connect with a powerful community? Join us at PowerHouse!Co-working & Creative Community
PowerHouse isn’t just a workspace—it’s a creative incubator where women+ entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators come together to collaborate, build, and thrive. Our co-working membership offers an inspiring, inclusive environment in the heart of San Jose’s SOFA district, providing flexible workspace, high-speed internet, and access to our media production studio. But the real magic happens in the connections—whether it’s brainstorming with fellow creatives over coffee, attending a networking mixer, or joining one of our professional development workshops. Ready to join a supportive, dynamic community that helps you take your ideas to the next level? Let’s build together!
Founder
Farran Tabrizi Chevallier
Farran is an advocate for authentic expression, convinced of its transformative power on audiences. Expanding her influence from filmmaking, she’s launched a podcast about people-first company cultures and co-founded PowerHouse. She cultivates a company culture that reflects her values—connection, collaboration, and empowerment.
With over two decades of experience in media production, Farran masterfully crafts stories that combine creativity, technical prowess, and emotional intelligence. A mother, wife and music junkie, Farran’s deep personal connections resonate through her work, allowing her to orchestrate every project she touches into a powerful catalyst designed to move and motivate.
Founder
Tricia Creason-Valencia
Tricia is a dynamic force in the world of filmmaking, education & community building. As an Emmy-Nominated Director/Producer and Co-Founder of PowerHouse, Tricia pioneers the way for women, people of color and youth to amplify their voices and claim their power through creative expression.
With over 20 years of experience in media production, Tricia weaves her own raw narrative of movie making, mothering, resilience and rediscovery. She believes, deep in her soul, that truth-telling fosters empathy and connection, serving as a catalyst for social change. Through her keynote speaking and creative workshops, she intertwines personal growth with professional success and finds meaning in the chaos of creation.