Tricia Creason-Valencia

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Travels from San Jose CA, USA

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Speaks on:

Mental Health Awareness

Resilience

Visual Storytelling

Formats:

Keynote

Training

Breakout

Workshop


Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 130 audience feedback

Tricia ignites creative potential through her vulnerable, authentic presentations that transform how people share their stories. She crafts safe spaces where participants feel genuinely seen while making complex creative concepts accessible through engaging exercises and practical strategies. Audiences consistently leave her workshops feeling "inspired to create," equipped with actionable tools for self-expression and mental health advocacy, particularly in educational settings. Her mirror-like storytelling creates profound connections, prompting one attendee to remark, "I wish I was in charge of booking stuff bc I want to bring you to my school district!"
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained clarity and direction in crafting or refining their artist statements and bios.

  • Attendees felt inspired and motivated to explore their own creativity and self-expression.

  • Participants acquired practical strategies and resources for bringing creative self-expression into educational settings.

  • Attendees felt empowered to provide platforms for youth to share their stories and advocate for mental health awareness.

  • Participants felt a sense of validation and encouragement in their personal journeys and creative endeavors.

Generated by Talkadot based on 130 audience feedback

Tricia's Bio

Tricia Creason-Valencia is a dynamic force in the world of filmmaking, education & community building. Through the art of storytelling, Tricia weaves her own raw narrative of mothering, making movies, resilience and rediscovery. She believes, deep in her soul, that truth-telling fosters empathy and connection, serving as a catalyst for social change. As an Emmy-Nominated Director/Producer, Speaker and Founder of PowerHouse, a creative workspace and media production studio for women+ creatives and entrepreneurs, Tricia pioneers the way for women, people of color and youth to amplify their voices and claim their power through creative expression.

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Tricia Offers the Following Talks

Mental Health AwarenessVisual Storytelling

The Healing Lens: Visual Storytelling for Youth Mental Wellness

  • Curriculum design: explore and design creative projects that support emotional exploration and self-expression

  • Facilitate the development of youth-led visual narratives that foster trust, empathy and mental wellness

  • Gain a deeper understanding of how creativity supports mental health and suicide prevention.

  • Build skills to foster trust and create safe spaces for storytelling.

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ResilienceMental Health Awareness

"Mothering Through the Storm: The Power of Connection and Showing Up No Matter What"

  • Mental Resilience: practical strategies to stay grounded, adapt and keep going when it feels like everything is shifting

  • Connection: Vulnerability, truth telling and showing up no matter what are key to building strong relationships

  • Community Building: How to cultivate a support system during times of crisis

  • Reclaiming Joy: prioritizing mental wellness, joy and self-care is necessary for self preservation

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Tricia

My clients say I'm super friendly, responsive and a delightful collaborator who manages the details seamlessly.

Yes! As a former University lecturer, I design my talks to be adaptable to maximize the organization's learning objectives, graphics that speak directly to their mission and to engage audiences on topics that they care about.

I'm a filmmaker and visual artist, so if you work with me you'll get high-quality photographs and graphics to promote your event and cross promotion on my multiple social media channels.

Depending on the package, my post-event follow up can includes: my Creativity Toolkit, post-event emails, additional Zoom calls.

I am always thrilled to make time for meet-and-greets. For me, it's one of the greatest joys of speaking!

I share my slide deck with recipients and offer my Creativity Toolkit via email.


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