Upcoming Events
Join us for an inspiring panel featuring esteemed local business owners and entrepreneurs in the art and design industries – from photography, to music, to film and more. They will share how they turned their artistic passion into a business. They will discuss the challenges of being business-owners as well as valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in embarking on their own entrepreneurial path.
FREE and open to the public at the Cilker School of Arts & Design at West Valley College.
Join Tricia Creason-Valencia for this DIY flower headband making workshop in celebration of Spring, renewal & whimsy!
Past Appearances & Events
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"Mothering Through the Storm" Speaker NAMI CA Conference
October 2025
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"A Creative Dive into Memory and Identity" at Google
August 2025
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"See Me, Heal Me" Keynote Speaker at Resilience Rising 2025 Summit
June 2025
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"Creating a Meaningful Artist Statement" Workshop with genARTS
February 2025
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"Visual Storytelling" Workshop Instructor
Winter 2024
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"Art as Testimony: The Power of Lived Experience" Panel Moderator
November 2024
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"10 Things That Scare Me" Workshop Facilitator at Adobe HQ
November 2024
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Adobe HQ Guest Speaker
October 2024
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NAMI CA Conference Plenary Speaker
October 2024
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Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference Presenter
October 2024
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"Rock Your Bio" Workshop, Facilitator Santa Clara County Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
June 2024
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I Am/We Are: Soundtrack of Self: Poetry & Music
February 2026
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Framing Our Own Stories: Women in Production Panel
March 2026
Podcast Appearances

"Caring For the Creator" featuring Tricia Creason-Valencia
What happens when we are radically honest in our toughest days? This week, Caitlan and Lyndie, hosts of the Burnout Break Room, talk with Tricia Creason-Valencia on the difference between depression and burnout, finding your support, and reconnecting with joy in the face of unbelievable challenges.

The Power of Showing Up As Is: How Chaos Creates Connection with Tricia Creason Valencia

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Tricia and Farran's Vision for a Collaborative Workspace