Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Susan Cattaneo, one of Boston’s most respected singer/songwriters, blending rock and folk with a healthy dose of country.

Susan won the CT Folk Festival and has been a finalist or winner at some of the country’s most prestigious songwriting and music contests including: Kerrville New Folk, Emerging Artist Falcon Ridge, the International Acoustic Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the USA Songwriting Competition.

Her latest album The Hammer and The Heart charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and yielded a folk radio #1 single and top 10 album. 

As of this replay #132 Susan has a new album, "All is Quiet"

Join me in this episode and learn why Susan is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 04:55] Opening Segment

I introduce and welcome Susan Cattaneo Susan talks about her amazing journey as a songwriter

[04:56 - 14:53] Work Hard, Love Harder

Susan shares her insights about the effects of COVID to our daily lives She talks about her experiences in writing songs Susan tells us the story behind some of her songs

[14:54 - 24:33] The Beauty of Learning

Susan shares the story when she almost quit songwriting The beauty of learning according to Susan Susan talks about the achievements she’s most proud of

[24:34 - 33:34] Finding Purpose in Life

What’s next for Susan? She shares her plans in the coming months We have an inspiring conversation about finding your purpose Don’t miss Susan’s message for Boomers!

[33:35 - 37:04] Closing Segment 

Connect with Susan! Links below  Final announcements 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I found that my journey is not just one river. It had a lot of tributaries and occasional little side things. It’s been a wonderful journey.” - Susan Cattaneo

“I don’t believe in being sedentary in my life.” - Susan Cattaneo

 

Resource mentioned:

Berklee College of Music Kickass Boomers Ep. 21: His 1963 hit “Forget Him,” his 5th Gold Record makes it hard to forget Teen Idol and Entertainer Bobby Rydell

 

Email [email protected] to connect with Susan or follow her on Facebook. Check out her personal website to learn more about her music. 

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