The Heather Petero Show

The Heather Petero Show is about creativity, faith, and living on purpose—minus the pressure and the perfectionism.Hosted by lifelong creative Heather Petero, this podcast features honest conversations, solo reflections, and stories from people learning to show up fully in their lives. Expect encouragement, laughter, a little truth-telling, and reminders that you don’t have to have it all figured out to take the next step.✨ Stay curious. Stay creative. Live on purpose.

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  The Heather Petero Show

  Episode 25: Wings, Words & Wanderlust: Mark Mustian

  Aug 19, 202637 min

  Mark is the award-winning author of The Return , The Gendarme , and Boy With Wings , founder and president of Tallahassee’s Word of South Festival of Literature and Music , a practicing attorney, former elected official, husband, father of three—and a man whose passport may need counseling. Heather and Mark talk about the years of hidden work behind a published novel, why perseverance matters more than inspiration, what makes writing genuinely good, and why American readers seem determined to make everybody live happily ever after. They also dig into the heart of Boy With Wings —difference, belonging, fear, acceptance, and what happens when the world decides to define you by the thing that makes you unusual. Plus: 96 countries, books written by women, the strange magic of pairing writers with musicians, walking, Stairway to Heaven , and a spirited defense of gloriously stupid movies. Smart, funny, thoughtful, and wonderfully all over the map—in the best possible way. Website: markmustian.com Facebook: facebook.com/markmustianauthor Substack: MustWrite.substack.com Bluesky: @markmustian.bsky.social We would love to hear from you! Support the show www.heatherpetero.com Facebook: @theheatherpeteroshow

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  Episode 24: Billy Ballenger-Dreams and the Songs on the Other Side

  Aug 12, 20261h 9m

  Billy Ballenger’s story is one of redemption, restoration, and the unmistakable goodness of God. A Christian recording artist, speaker, Winter Jam Tour alum, and co-founder of Break the Grey, Billy has shared his music and testimony with audiences across North America and beyond. But before the stages and songs, Billy walked through bullying, addiction, crime, prison, and the heartbreak of losing custody of his infant daughter. In this powerful conversation, Billy shares how grace met him in the middle of the mess, restored his family, and turned his testimony into a ministry of hope. We talk about childhood dreams, the long road in music, Winter Jam, why faith requires action, songwriting, family, fashion opinions, sherbet, and yes — his very firm stance against bread. This episode is for anyone who needs to remember that your story is not over, your past does not get the final word, and the dream in your heart may be more God-given than you realize. Follow Billy: Website: billyballenger.com Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: Billy Ballenger Music We would love to hear from you! Support the show www.heatherpetero.com Facebook: @theheatherpeteroshow

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  Episode 23: Steve Camp: Fire, Faith, and No Facades.

  Aug 10, 20261h 9m

  Steve Camp’s music was part of the soundtrack of my growing-up years, so this conversation felt a little surreal—in the very best way. In this episode of The Heather Petero Show, Steve joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about the life behind the music: the early years, the hard work nobody sees, the musicians and mentors who shaped him, the convictions that have carried him, and the lessons that only come from staying at something for decades. We talk about his 107 Theses, his years in pastoral ministry, and the long creative road that has shaped both his music and his life. We also make room for the fun stuff: The Beatles, great coffee, great cologne, dessert-first philosophy, and what still makes a song truly great. And yes—Steve drops some great industry wisdom along the way. You’ll also hear Steve’s song, “Ain’t All About ’Cha.” This is a conversation about music, faith, longevity, courage, craft, and what remains when the applause gets quiet. Instagram: @therealstevecamp Facebook: DrSjCamp X / Twitter: @PastorSJCamp YouTube: @realstevecamp Website: realstevecamp.com We would love to hear from you! Support the show www.heatherpetero.com Facebook: @theheatherpeteroshow

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  Episode 22: Jazz is Life with Gunhild Carling

  Aug 5, 202651 min

  This week on The Heather Petero Show, Heather welcomes the dazzling, wildly talented, and joyfully unforgettable Gunhild Carling — Sweden’s Queen of Swing and one of the most exciting jazz entertainers in the world. Gunhild is a singer, dancer, bandleader, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for bringing vintage jazz, swing, and vaudeville roaring into the present. She plays trumpet, trombone, bagpipes, banjo, piano, harmonica, harp, recorder, ukulele, theremin, and more — and yes, she is also famous for playing three trumpets at once. In this conversation, Heather and Gunhild talk about growing up in a musical family, learning without formal lessons, carrying forward the legacy of her father Hans Carling, making jazz feel alive for modern audiences, moving from Sweden to California, livestreaming backyard concerts during the pandemic, performing with family, her unforgettable stage style, and why jazz is not just music for her — it is a lifestyle. This episode is full of music, laughter, legacy, glamour, grit, and the kind of joy that reminds you art is very much alive. https://www.gunhildcarling.net/ We would love to hear from you! Support the show www.heatherpetero.com Facebook: @theheatherpeteroshow

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  Episode 21-History, Story, and the Search for What Lasts: A Conversation with David Jones III

  Aug 3, 202641 min

  History is more than dates, battles, and famous names. It is made up of ordinary people facing extraordinary moments—and the stories we tell determine what we remember. In this episode of The Heather Petero Show, Heather sits down with author, screenwriter, and storyteller David Jones III to talk about his historical novel, The Unlikely Life of Oliver Atkinson, and the lifetime of experience, research, setbacks, and creative persistence behind it. David shares how he brings America’s founding era to life through the eyes of a young orphan, why historical fiction can sometimes reveal truths that textbooks cannot, and what it takes to balance imagination with historical accuracy. He and Heather also explore his complicated years in Hollywood, the difference between creating for approval and creating from conviction, and why not every meaningful story has to become a bestseller to matter. Of course, no conversation with David would be complete without stand-up comedy, pizza, sports loyalties, his unapologetic love for the Backstreet Boys, and his backup plan to form a boy band made entirely of older gentlemen. This is a thoughtful, funny, and deeply human conversation about history, storytelling, creativity, purpose, and the things that last long after the applause fades. Learn more about David and The Unlikely Life of Oliver Atkinson at davidjones3.com. We would love to hear from you! Support the show www.heatherpetero.com Facebook: @theheatherpeteroshow

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