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 competitive market. Not only that, but Mark is the number one broker in Kitsap County! All this aside, you will hear how their down-to-earth, honest, and genuine hearts are the pulse of why they are successful both in their business and their relationship with the community and with one another, and how this has made them thrive.BONUS: At the end of this episode, Stephanie asked Mark to explain the new real estate laws that just passed in the U.S. and what it means for buyers, sellers, and the agents representing them!Bainbridge Island | Luxury Homes for Sale and Rent | The Agency Global Boutique Real Estate Brokerage Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn 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: God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday/Arthur Herzog Jr.Singer: Dorrey LylesPiano: John FlorencioSpecial thanks to Farrin LylesSupport the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn 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 of 50, woke up and one day started writing a vision that came to him in sound, story, and even costumes, and how this lead to him making history as the first composer of an original Filipino opera. Also a sneak peak at one of the arias Stephanie sings in the show!Also don’t forget to vote! Citizen Sister was once again nominated for ‘Best of Bainbridge’!!! Voting starts Jul 1-15, and you can vote once a day every day!!!! Please continue to support us, and make Citizen Sister the number one podcast on Bainbridge Island once again!Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn 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 showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn 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 history.https://indipinocommunityofbainbridgeisland.org/Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode Stephanie is interviewed by her dear friend ‘Really’ Denise Stoughton about her dream realized, Bainbridge Island’s first ever Asian Arts and Heritage Festival! Learn about how it came to be, why it’s important and what to expect! Stephanie introduces the episode with her thoughts about how this dream wasn’t about the final result of the festival but about the journey to get there and how the journey is the most beautiful gift.  Happy AAHPI month everyone!Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode Stephanie introduces us to her dear friend, actress Shane LaLonde! Find out what her time with Bob Barker was like on the Price is Right- her audition, backstage stories and she even tells us what it felt like to spin the big wheel! Shane balanced being a mom, a wife to a famous rock musician (Ler LaLonde -guitarist in Primus) and being on the biggest game show with enthusiasm and grace. We learn how she got the job and how leaving the show gave her space to pursue her true passion of acting. Her sweet aura of positivity and light shine through this whole episode and will make you all smile!Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textShe is fabulous, she is a fashionista, a designer and a writer and she LOVES mailboxes! Find out how this once upon a time club kid from NYC became Bainbridge Island’s mailbox lady! We deep dive into Denise’s background and how she and her fellow New York club kids influenced a nation in fashion, social acceptance and freedom of expression!  Now a fellow Bainbridge Islander, Denise has found the extraordinary in something we might see as ordinary- mailboxes… and they are anything but!Cohosting on this episode are David A. Tobin, John Florencio and Fred Belda!Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textRachel recently completed the feature film, ‘Ingress’ which she wrote, directed and starred in.  Nominated for upward of 10 awards in international film festivals, it is slated for release in early 2024.Rachel is currently in production on the feature film ‘Inheritance’ as a writer, producer and lead actor. Filming October of 2023 on Bainbridge Island.Rachel’s message in this episode is clear- do what you love and remember the process is the magical place not the end result.  Say yes to what you love and bet on yourself!INGRESS at Bainbridge Cinemas:Friday March 1st - Thursday March 7thFriday showing at 7:00PM (**Bonus filmmaker talk back after the screening)Saturday and Sunday showings at 1:00PM and 7:00PMMon-Thurs showings at 3:30PM.https://www.farawayentertainment.com/movie/ingressOther INGRESS Screenings:www.emergencefilms.us/ingressFind Rachel on Instagram: @ranojay10@emergencefilms"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Iron Bacon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textThis is it friends, the episode Stephanie has been talking about since last summer. Stephanie interviews her dear friend Kristina Love. They talk about her humble beginnings, what it takes to  survive being in the entertainment business and of course they deep dive into Kristina’s epic time playing Tina Turner from Germany to the West End. Hear the advice Tina gave Kristina about playing her and how Kristina handled being on stage as the icon when the world heard of her passing. You will smile, you might tear up and you will definitely be inspired! Kristina is a superstar with wisdom, faith in her destiny and a huge heart. This episode is not one to miss!"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Iron Bacon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie updates everyone on why the long wait for a new episode. After Harold (her dad) suffered a heart attack, Stephanie covers what navigating through the new normal of real caretaking looks like. Advocacy, love, pain, humor and everything in between... This is the episode that gets real. Share your thoughts on it by writing us on Instagram and Facebook."Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Iron Bacon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textTodd played with the 76ers and the Nets and is also an amazing pinball wizard and collector. Yet that isn’t even the most amazing thing about him- the MOST amazing thing about Todd is his endearing and sweet personality and his genuine kindness and gift of the gab!Stephanie and her co hosts Matthew and Beau sit down with Todd to talk about everything from his time in the NBA, being on the Olympic team and of course becoming a pinball king! Todd shares about his love for team comradery and how it still is something he values today. They talk about his amazing journey winning 2 championship titles in the NBA with his team and of course his amazing pinball collection and being a pinball king! Also included: Todd’s love of slurpees and why a Canadian slurpee is simply better!"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Iron Bacon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textMeet 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 scrunchie!"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Iron Bacon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textToday 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 with pinball!  Also a HUGE announcement: Stephanie is going on tour to Germany, and then doing a show on the island; ‘The Gift of Giving’ to raise money to feed children in the Philippines in cooperation with feed2succeed.  Find out about how Stephanie fell in love with this amazing organization and how we can all change lives through music and awareness. Guests include Big Dawg Records business partner Allison Poh, Stephanie’s sister’s sister in law Yuki Moxon and of course husband to the show Matthew Coates.  If you would like to donate to feed2succeed go here:http://www.feed2succeedfund.com/donateIf you would like to follow Big Dawg records go here: https://instagram.com/big_dawg_recordshttps://www.facebook.com/B1GDAWGRECORDS?mibextid=LQQJ4dVisit Bainbridge Island Vinyl Record Store BIG DAWG RECORDS here: https://www.bigdawgrecords.comPlease like, subscribe and write us!!!"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIt’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 extraordinary! This is a translated episode as Heribert speaks in German with fellow UNICEF artist Dennis LeGree as translator.Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn 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 Stephanie sang with him in Austria!Here is a link to his viral pizza restaurant video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rKlGwFiSoSupport the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textWELCOME 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 and also with the celebration of Filipino American History Month with the amazing Fil-Am and piano virtuoso John Florencio!Listen to John’s incredible story from the Philippines to the States to Paris, his fun musical journey with Stephanie around the globe from San Francisco, China, Carnegie Hall, Malaysia, L.A. (to name just a few!) and finally their annual UNICEF shows!This interview was taped live from Filzmoos, Austria, where John and Stephanie were performing for UNICEF with many other artists that you will hear from in future episodes! Thank you again for tuning in, and thank you for making Citizen Sister the number one podcast on Bainbridge Island!!!Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textIn 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/uWP59Yovb60Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textThe 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, talented and loving soul - this is the extraordinary Chad Kimball.Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram

Send us a textThe 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 broke this episode down into 2 parts! Part 1 - The deep dive into all of Chad’s amazing accomplishments and what it was like to be nominated for a Tony for the role he created in Memphis, Huey Calhoun.  The inspiring and humbling act of having to walk away from it all and having to face addiction and recovery and the beautiful story of how he met his amazing wife Emily Swallow. (Also lots of laughs and inside jokes and side talk to fur babies who were in studio!) Support the showFollow me FacebookFollow me on YoutubeFollow me on Instagram