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Citizen Sister

Stephanie Reese

Host, Stephanie Reese is an internationally acclaimed singer and actress who brings a lifetime of global experiences that inspire connecting conversations. Her thoughtful interviews with celebrities and spectacular people from around the world reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary and explore what makes us all citizens of the world. Hear why reviewers call it "Captivating...!" and "...Addictively Thoughtful"Listen now!

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25:14

Extraordinary New Year, Extraordinary New Meaning For...

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2026/02/18

Send a text Start the Lunar New Year with a reset that actually means something. I’m pulling back the curtain on why I paused Citizen Sister, how the word citizen changed under our feet, and what it takes to build a show that holds both connection and discomfort with honesty. This is a candid look at belonging in 2026—where passports once felt like keys, where perception can override documents, and where safety is felt in the body long before it’s written in law. I share a personal shift tha...

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55:40

Welcome to Season 3!!!! The Extraordinary 3-time Emmy...

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2025/10/25

Send us a text Welcome to SEASON 3 of Citizen Sister!!! Such an exciting season ahead! For our first episode of season 3 we celebrate the last week of Filipino American History month with an extraordinary guest! Recorded at San Francisco’s Pistahan Parade & Festival, Stephanie does her first ever episode with a live audience as she spotlights Beverly Desuasido—three-time Emmy Award–winning producer behind standout lifestyle and travel storytelling. Hear about how she went from...

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39:43

The Extraordinary Festival Partnership: Bridging...

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2025/05/30

Send us a text Citizen Brother flips the mic on host Stephanie Reese while Pistahan founder Al Perez joins in. Together they chart how Bainbridge’s Asian Arts & Heritage Festival and San Francisco’s 30-year Pistahan are linking arms as true sister celebrations of Asian culture. Support the show Follow me Facebook Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

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59:47

The Extraordinary Visionary and President of the...

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2025/05/10

Send us a text Finally! Stephanie Welcomes to the podcast her dear friend Al Perez, who is the Filipino American Arts Exposition president and has held this position for 18 years! He is also a commissioner of the San Francisco Entertainment Commission. Find out how Al inspired and mentored Stephanie to create Bainbridge Island's first ever Asian Arts and Heritage Festival and all about the 5 amazing events they have in San Francisco including The Filipino Heritage Night, Filipino ...

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52:42

The Extraordinary Rex Navarrete

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2025/05/01

Send us a text In this episode Stephanie interviews the incredible Rex Navarrete! He is not only an extraordinary human being but he is FUNNY....yup- Rex is the OG Filipino American comedian. Find out more about how he began, how he created a new genre of comedy and how that inspired Stephanie and others to embrace the 'funny' in their roots and culture! Rex is also just about to come to Bainbridge Island to share his amazing talents and launch AANHPI month and Bainbridge's Asian ...

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56:02

The Extraodinary 2nd Annual Asian Arts and Heritage...

Citizen Sister ·

2025/05/01

Send us a text In this episode Stephanie breaks down year 2 of the Asian Arts and Heritage Festival that she created last year with the many extraordinary people in the community. Find out how last year's 4 event festival turned into a 16 (and maybe more) events this year! So much heartfelt inspiration and love will be happening through the entire month of May from the first ever Korean Heritage Night celebration, to the first ever (in the entire State of Washington and perhaps the U.S....

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43:30

The 4th Episode of ‘The Travel Series!’ 24 Hours in...

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2025/03/08

Send us a text Stephanie comes back to the pod after a long hiatus - find out WHY? From a family health crisis, family in the Palisades Fire and sad news about her fur baby Obi, Stephanie breaks down where she has been, why she took a pod break and finally makes a comeback to one of her biggest loves: Citizen Sister! Her 4th installment of the Travel Series takes us to Lake Garda! Find out which famous opera singer once had a home there, how 24 hours is enough to fall in love with a town and ...

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40:23

Episode 3 of the Travel Series! The Extraordinary...

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2024/12/11

Send us a textWhere is Tyrol? It’s the border between Austria and Italy and absolutely stunning! In this episode learn about this unique travel destination! The beautiful town of San Lorenzen is home to several spa and wellness hotels tucked into the mountains. Listen to how Stephanie learns how doing what you actually want to do on a vacation and not what you feel obligated to do can be challenging and ultimately so rewarding! Plus travel tips, Citizen Sister questions for every ...

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23:27

Episode 2 of the Travel Series: The Extraordinary...

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2024/11/26

Send us a textIn this special mini episode Stephanie and Matthew talk about the short time they had in Munich when everything was closed! Find out how they spent their day and how being a non pressured tourist is the way to go! The best food of their trip? Would you believe it was Asian? What was the most extraordinary ordinary thing about Munich? Listen and find out! And stay tuned for the next episode ‘The extraordinary small town of San Lorenzen in the region of Tyrol. Set...

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27:34

The Extraordinary Beginning of a An Epic Journey:...

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2024/11/19

Send us a textIf you love travel as much as Stephanie does you will love this series! After a six week journey to through Europe Stephanie is back! And of course she wants to share this amazing journey with all of you with this travel series of episodes!In each episode Stephanie and her husband Matthew talk to us from their car and deep dive into where they just were as they drive to their next destination. Episodes in this series will include travel tips, stories, what they saw, tasted and w...

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71:24

The Extraordinary Qi Gong Master, Healer, Artist,...

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2024/10/19

Send us a textIn this episode Stephanie interviews the Extraordinary Qi Gong master, healer, artist, musician, performer and TEDx speaker Anna Choi! Find out how this incredible and dynamic woman went from being an accomplished musician and successful financial planning business owner to losing it all due to burn out and physical exhaustion and how she healed her life and turned it all around through Qi Gong. They discuss how Anna helped Stephanie with a healing session before the episo...

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91:20

The Extraordinary Mark Middleton and Suzy Legier of...

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2024/09/13

Send us a textAs a fan of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Stephanie was familiar with The Agency, a fancy Beverly Hills real estate company that decided to branch out to Bainbridge Island! In this episode, Stephanie deep dives into all things real estate with an extraordinary power couple, Mark Middleton and Suzy Legier, who are the managing partners of this new company. Having just opened The Agency Bainbridge Island in January, they have already become #4 in sales in an incredibly com...

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59:59

The Extraordinary and Magnificent Gospel Singer...

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2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Stephanie interviews her dear friend and fellow UNICEF performer and Extraordinary singer Dorrey Lyles. They deep dive into Dorrey’s roots, how she ended up in Germany, her deep love for her family, and most of all, how faith and her family are the backbone for everything in her life. Hear Dorrey’s incredible voice at the beginning and the end of the episode and be prepared to be blown away! Also a funny bonus clip story from a special family member!Song...

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45:27

The Extraordinary Composer, Lyricist and Visionary of...

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2024/06/28

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we find out where Stephanie has been…? In Los Angeles doing a Filipino opera ‘Karim At Jasmin’ under the direction of her extraordinary guest: Dr. Ramon Geluz!Stephanie does a deep dive into the mind and background of this extraordinary man that she refers to as magical, because as you will hear, he channels all his work and has a spiritual tone to what has inspired him to write and create his music and stories. Find out how a medical doctor at the age o...

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48:44

The Re-Release of the Extraordinary Sister to the...

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2024/05/28

Send us a Text Message.In celebration of AAHPI month, Stephanie highlights her favorite Asian American artist - her sister Melissa Reese! Hear how it all began because this is a re-release of Citizen Sister's first episode ever! A beautiful archived episode of humor, inspiration and love!Support the Show. Follow me Facebook Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Instagram

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66:11

SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY EPISODE! The Extraordinary Gina...

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2024/05/12

Send us a Text Message.In this special Mother’s Day episode Stephanie interviews the extraordinary Gina Corpuz– producer, creator and narrator of her film Honor Thy Mother’. Stephanie learns the history of the Indipino (Filipino and indigenous mix) and the history and journey of Indigenous women and their journey to Bainbridge Island. Hear what made Stephanie spontaneously cry and the beautiful connection that makes us all realize that in honoring our mothers we honor our own roots and histor...

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41:28

The Extraordinary Launch of Asian American Hawaiian...

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2024/05/01

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59:55

The Extraordinary and Beautiful Actress, Model and...

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2024/04/28

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60:52

The Extraordinary Mailbox Queen ‘Really’ Denise...

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2024/04/15

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72:15

The Extraordinary Film Director, Actress, Producer...

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2024/02/27

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