Citizen Sister

Send us Fan Mail Meet one of Stephanie’s new friends the extraordinary Beau Ross! He is a fellow Bainbridge Islander and marketing man but also has mastered the art of good conversation.  We deep dive into what marketing is, talk about how being a ‘natural helper’ made him who he is today, and have some good laughs too! We even challenged him to come up with an impromptu marketing campaign for a s...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are doing a super fun dive into husband to the show, Matthew Coates, his love of vinyl, and pop up shop Big Dawg Records on Bainbridge Island! It’s opening Black Friday through Xmas! How Matthew’s collection went from one Kiss album to over 20,000 albums! How pinball king and future guest retired NBA player Todd MacCulloch found a connection with Matthew’s love of vinyl w...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a two episode release week! Second we have the extraordinary Heribert Klein of UNICEF Germany! Find out why Stephanie and artists from around the world come together every year to perform for UNICEF Germany (hint- it’s all about Heribert’s amazing vision!) He has raised millions of Euros over the past 40 years for children in need from around the world - and he is indeed extr...

Send us Fan Mail In our 1st interview of the week the extraordinary, fellow UNICEF artist Mr. Ricardo Marinello! Ricardo was the winner from Germany’s Got Talent and then years later really hit his stride with fame by singing impromptu in restaurants and posting it on TikTok... His first video had 120 million views! Listen to his amazing story and as a special treat some snippets of the duet Steph...

Send us Fan Mail WELCOME TO SEASON 2! CITIZEN SISTER HAS BEEN VOTED THE BEST PODCAST IN THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND!!! We are kicking off season 2 with a bang! First and foremost, thank you to everyone who put Citizen Sister on the map! We are officially the winners of the best podcast on Bainbridge Island! Thank you to everyone who voted! We are thrilled to kick off our second season with a win...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Stephanie closes out season one, talks about what she learned from doing the podcast and what Citizen Sister is. Also announcement that our interview with Chad Kimball is now on YouTube! Our first one ever posted check it out! https://youtu.be/uWP59Yovb60 Support the show Follow me Facebook Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail The deep dive into Chad’s last Broadway show Come From Away and how inspiring and life changing it was and then the tweet… (yes that one) and how standing up for what you believe can be challenging, painful and humbling and can change your life.  One thing it will never change? A lifetime of friendship and the knowing of the heart and soul of the incredible, generous, funny, talen...

Send us Fan Mail The backdrop of this awesome episode is love and friendship.  Stephanie and Chad have been the best of  friends for decades.  From teenagehood to adulthood listen to an epically entertaining and heartfelt deep dive into everything Chad Kimball.  How it all began, how faith, family and humor have been the pillars through many challenges in life and of course LOTS of giggles.  We br...

Send us Fan Mail And a lot of other thoughts and musings too! After a brief podcast hiatus Stephanie is back and introduces Deniz O'Rourke to the Citizen Sister family :) He is one of our new CS engineers and editors and an extraordinary artist as well.  After a previously recorded episode was erased Stephanie and Deniz discuss how frustrating it was to lose and letting it go, technology, wha...

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie once again brings David Tobin onto the Citizen Sister airwaves to recap his very first trip to LA! They dive into shopping, food, culture, and spotting celebrities in this jubilant episode. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Citizen Sister is a nominee for the best podcast on Bainbridge Island! Please help us win by voting for Citizen Sister with Stephanie Reese using this link! Register...

Send us Fan Mail To celebrate Father's Day and honor the dads, uncles, and father figures we adore, we are re-visiting the episode where all three Reese sisters sit down with their dad, Harold! We hope you listen and think about the father figures in your life. Enjoy! Support the show Follow me Facebook Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie lets  us know why she has not released an episode for a while... the loss of her dear friend Eric Reed. From grief can come gratitude and appreciation! We will revel in the gifts Eric's spirit gave to those who crossed paths with him. To end, we will experience the truly extraordinary singing voice of Eric Reed. Support the show Follow me Facebook F...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie Reese interviews the prolific writer and educator Oscar Peñaranda! They discuss Oscar's travels, the nuances Filipino American heritage, the values of teaching and connecting with youth, as well as the power of storytelling. Oscar closes with reading a moving book excerpt and poem! Learn More: "Seasons By The Bay" - Oscar Peñaranda Oscar P...

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie and Melissa Reese interview their brother-in-law, Gregg Omoto, a fintech analyst and exceptional brother-in-law, who is secretly a rapper. Listen to this hilarious and heartwarming episode to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. If you're enjoying the show, be sure to leave us a review -- it helps people find the show. Support the show Follow me Facebook Follow m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie Reese and Matthew Coates interview Miss Philippines 1990, Preciosa Tongko-Frank. They discuss beauty pageants in the Philippines and Preciosa's daughter, figure skater Sofia Frank, who is on her way to represent the Philippines in the 2026 Olympics. To learn more: Preciosa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precioustongkofrank/?hl=en Sofia...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie Reese and David A. Tobin interview award-winning architect and husband-to-the-show, Matthew Coates, who is also one of the most preeminent Seattle Archtiects !  The three talk about Matthew's ReHome project, an innovative, environmentally-friendly,  affordable housing solution Matthew created on Bainbridge Island. More about Matthew Coates: The Reho...

Send us Fan Mail All three Reese sisters sit down with their dad, Harold.  Don't forget to tune in next week for another episode of Citizen Sister!  Find us: Citizen Sister's Website: http://citizensisterpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089910102256&sk=about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citizen.sister/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Citizen...

Send us Fan Mail An energetic and fun deep dive into the heart and soul of one of Stephanie’s best friends and fellow performers.  This is the positive, sunny and Uber talented David A. Tobin.  They discuss the span of his career, his music, how his mother Alice made him who he is today, a little sample of his original music, what he is doing now and advice he has for some listeners who wrote in. ...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Stephanie deep dives into what’s happening in her life right now —- parental care taking- it’s challenges, blessings and humor  Special surprise pop in guest host David A. Tobin.  Hear the challenge they ask Citizen listeners to take :)  Don't forget to tune in next week for another episode of Citizen Sister!  Find us: Citizen Sister's Website: http://cit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Citizen Sister, Stephanie and Melissa Reese sit down with famous Teppanyaki chef Michael Monzon.  Chef Mike and the sisters discuss the  growing from your past to become an artist, and of so much more. The show explores the theme of finding extraordinary in the ordinary and the ordinary in the extraordinary. Special guest Torrie Smith joins. Learn More: Chef Mik...

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie and her special guest delve into the extraordinary world of restaurants, exploring the transformative experiences that take place when we dine out, and the artistry and attention to detail that go into crafting the perfect dining experience. From the ambiance and decor to the menu and service, they discuss the many ways in which restaurants offer us a chance to escape, c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Citizen Sister, Stephanie Reese sits down with her sister Melissa Reese, the first female member of the iconic rock band Guns N' Roses. The sisters discuss their family, the pressure they've faced in their careers as singers and musicians, and the lessons they've learned along the way. The show explores the theme of finding extraordinary in the or...