PowerHouse is home to Unmuted Studio, a podcasting & media production studio and offers a vibrant co-working + event space where women+ creatives grow in confidence, cultivate community and thrive in collaboration.
Founded by filmmakers Farran Tabrizi and Tricia Creason-Valencia, PowerHouse is a women-owned and operated space unlike any other place in the San Francisco Bay Area. We converted a historic Victorian home into a co-working community that is alive with podcasting, professional development workshops, music, and social events.
We believe that women+ entrepreneurs & creatives thrive in collaboration and deserve to be paid abundantly. Grow with us at PowerHouse.
Together, we are unstoppable
Unmuted Studio
Podcasting & Content Creation
PowerHouse is home to Unmuted Studio, a professionally designed media production studio space in the heart of San Jose’s SOFA district. Whether you’re launching a podcast, filming branded content or capturing photographs, our fully equipped media studio is designed for creatives, entrepreneurs, and media producers who are ready to level up.Studio Rental: We offer fully equipped podcast and media production studio rentals for creators who show up ready to "plug & play". Just walk in, hit record, and bring your vision to life.Professional Production Support: Work with PowerHouse Founders and award-winning Media Producers, Farran Tabrizi & Tricia Creason-Valencia, to elevate your media project with expert direction, filming, and editing. Ready to tell your story?
Workshops
Professional Development & Personal Growth
At PowerHouse, we believe that knowledge is power. We’re here to equip women+ creatives and entrepreneurs with the skills to thrive. Through in-person and virtual workshops, we offer trainings such as: branding, graphic design, 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 grow?
Co-working & Community
Creative Workspace & Social Events
PowerHouse is a creative incubator where women+ entrepreneurs, artists, and media producers come together to collaborate, build, and thrive.
Our co-working membership offers an inspiring, inclusive environment in downtown San Jose, providing flexible workspace, high-speed internet, and access to our media production studio.
The magic happens in our connections to each other, whether it’s brainstorming with fellow creatives over coffee, vibing at our content creation days, bonding at monthly art walks & movie nights or enjoying our live music events.
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CO-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.
CO-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.
What People Are Saying
I recently rented Powerhouse for three days to host company meetings and gatherings during a conference, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! The house is beautifully and thoughtfully decorated… everyone I invited had admiration for the space.
Tricia and Farran were exceptional hosts! They went above and beyond to help me get everything set up exactly how my company needed, making the entire process seamless and stress free. They also did an amazing job assisting us with recording interview footage in the podcast studio, which turned out fantastic.
Powerhouse is extremely well-equipped for hosting both meetings and events comfortably. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and inspiring space!
-Mackenzie, Mark III
Rented this studio for a solo recording session and honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Booking was simple and the space itself is clean, well-maintained, and the gear is legit, not the "good enough" stuff you sometimes find at rental spaces. Easy to find, easy to park, and the staff were genuinely helpful without being hovery. If you're a solo podcaster looking for a professional setup without the stress, this is it.
-Jennifer, Social Media Consultant
You can choose the set you want, change colors, move things around, and shoot in a variety of spaces filled with endless furniture options. The moment I walked in, I was completely blown away!
Beyond the fact that the owners are incredible women -professional, warm, and genuinely kind - everything flowed so smoothly and effortlessly. Communication felt natural and easy, and we truly enjoyed ourselves.
All the equipment is professional and high-quality, and the team works beautifully while keeping everything clean, organized, and on point. On top of that, they made sure to take photos and videos of us during the session, which was such a perfect bonus to receive at the end.
If you’re looking for a place to record, film, host, or create this is it. You will not regret it.
-Gal, Podcast Studio Client
