EPISODE 136 | Chasing a Dream at 41 and Landing on Nashville Stages, Fast
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About Episode 136
Singer-songwriter duo Patty Cakes (Patty Carasquillo) and Boomer Roe share their deeply personal journey into the Nashville music scene—proving that it’s never too late to follow your calling.
Patty, a single mom and lupus warrior, picked up the guitar at 41 and hasn’t looked back since. Boomer, a seasoned writer, joined forces with her to turn her poetry into emotionally rich songs that have already made waves at the Tennessee Songwriters Competition.
From building confidence and overcoming health challenges to quitting vaping for the love of music, this episode explores what it means to show up authentically—and win hearts doing it.
The episode closes with the exclusive debut performance of their song “Never Need You.”
We talk about:
03:20 – Patty starting her music journey at 41
04:25 – How Patty and Boomer first connected through poetry
06:18 – Teaching herself guitar to fully create her music
07:46 – Translating poetry into lyrics and songwriting collaboration
09:37 – The emotional story behind “Never Need You”
11:54 – Their experience competing in the Tennessee Songwriters Competition
17:47 – What to tell someone who feels it’s too late to chase their dream
20:56 – How relationships and local roots helped fast-track Patty’s career
24:07 – The childhood dream that never faded
25:23 – Facing discouragement and health challenges
26:54 – The wake-up call that changed everything
27:56 – Giving up vaping to save her voice
31:20 – Turning life’s hardships into a full album of music
32:42 – Musical influences from Patsy Cline to 90s boy bands
36:17 – Upcoming shows and how to follow their journey
Episode 136 is for You If...
You find yourself asking questions such as:
What inspired Patty to start pursuing music later in life?
How did Boomer help transform Patty’s poetry into songs?
What is the story behind “Never Need You”?
How did they place in the Tennessee Songwriters Competition?
What mental shifts helped Patty embrace her identity as a singer?
How does community support influence artistic success?
Why did Patty quit vaping and how did it affect her voice?
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Read the Interview Transcript - Episode 136
Find the episode transcript here.
Links and Resources - Episode 136
Follow Pattycakes’ musical journey at:
YouTube: @pattycakesmusic
Instagram: @pattycakesmusic
TikTok: @pattycakesmusicofficial
“Never Need You” Release Info:
On June 25, 2025, go stream this song on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and everywhere else!
Release Party Details!!
On June 25, 2025, Pattycakes goes on stage at 8 pm CDT at High Society in Murfreesboro, TN. This is not a ticketed event, so show up early to grab seats and enjoy!
“Never Need You” Credits:
Lyrics by Pattycakes and Boomer Roe
Music by Boomer Roe
Produced by John Salaway and Joshua Koskela of Music First Productions LLC
“Never Need You” Promo
“Put Me Out of My Misery” Cover
Listen to Pattycakes’ version here.
Sponsors and Affiliates - Episode 136
Support for this podcast comes from Intuitive Bodywork TN.
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EPISODE CREDITS: Original intro and outro music by Ryan Sauls. Episode creation and graphics by Brandi Fleck. Editing by Natasha Rivera. Sound effects from zapslat.com. Bio and photos provided by Patty Carasquillo. Photography by Heather Lemonis.
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Hi, I’m your podcast host, Brandi Fleck. I’m a recognized communications and interviewing expert, a writer, an artist, and a private practice, certified trauma-informed life coach and Reiki healer. No matter how you interact with me, I help you tell and change your story so you can feel more like yourself. So welcome!
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