“This may sound strange, but I feel like the biggest [influence on my career] was getting a cancer diagnosis. I was always a singer… But I didn’t write my first song until I received an ovarian cancer diagnosis... That was the wake-up call that propelled me to start writing songs. It was something I’d always wanted to do, but... I was scared. I didn’t think I could. I had all these reasons, but it [cancer] was finally what got me to do something that I always wanted to do. That’s why I have a career as a songwriter now.” - Patricia Bahia

“The most gratifying thing for me as a songwriter is when someone tells me my song resonates with them, that it helps them feel something. That has been happening a lot with this song [Hold On]. I’ve been getting private messages from people that the song touches them deeply, which means the world to me. Some have told me that they’re listening to it on repeat and letting the tears flow. People who have lost family members or friends to suicide, or mental illness have thanked me for the song. And others just love the song without even knowing the original intention behind writing it.” - Patricia Bahia

“In my family, I was strongly encouraged to do something “realistic” and “practical” to support myself. “Approved” choices included things like doctor, lawyer, or teacher. I chose lawyer. But even as I worked soul-crushing hours as an attorney…the pull of music was strong... It took an ovarian cancer diagnosis to finally acknowledge my secret “bucket list” desire to be a songwriter, and to trade my briefcases in for guitar cases. If I hadn’t followed that bucket list desire, I would probably still be working as an attorney today.” - Patricia Bahia

“I love helping people connect with the joy of making music and the magic of songwriting and helping them to realize their dreams through the power of song.” - Patricia Bahia