STORIES FROM THE ROAD.

At Citizen, we believe every person and every place has a special story, and when we hear it, we want to share it.

We're here to shine a light on the magic that makes each community compelling and memorable. That excites us because narrative has always had the power to strengthen bonds, foster empathy and curiosity, and lead to investments that support and sustain each community’s unique traits.

Here you’ll find our notes about the many individuals and communities we’ve come across in our work and travels. They inspire us, and their stories might inspire you, too!

 

FEATURED STORY

FILM
In Bloom
In Bloom

This is the story of the creative life of Audi Culver and Ivy Siosi, of Siosi Design. We met them in Bloomington, Indiana, where they are defining success and community on their own terms, off the beaten path.

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TRAVEL GUIDES
Travel Like a Local in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Travel Like a Local in San Juan, Puerto Rico

The oldest city in the United States (founded in 1521) knows how to have a good time. To give you an insider’s look at San Juan, we asked the locals what to do when you visit. Here are a few Puertorriqueño favorites!

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Travel Like a Local in Key West, Florida
Travel Like a Local in Key West, Florida

For an authentic visit in Key West, land of legends (pirates, fishing, Hemingway, oh my), we asked the locals for their recommendations. They did not disappoint.

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Travel Like a Local in Miami, Florida
Travel Like a Local in Miami, Florida

To create a more authentic travel guide for ourselves when we were on location in Miami, we asked the locals for their recommendations. Here they are…

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An Industry Guide to London’s Best Bars
An Industry Guide to London’s Best Bars

The following is a bar guide that started as a list of respected bars in London, known and recommended by our hospitality industry friends in Detroit and NYC. As we travelled to each bar and chatted, as we often do, with the bartenders, we learned of other industry-approved bars. Like a domino effect, one recommendation begets another handful, and now we’re going to have to return to London for a more thorough visit of each. We recommend that you do, too.

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PHOTO ESSAYS

 
PHOTO ESSAYS
Sacred Way Sanctuary, Home to the Indigenous Native American Horse
Tony “Two Bears” Francis, Flute Maker
James Neptune, Penobscot Elder
Debbie Mclavey, Haida Dancer
Nathan Jackson, Tlingit Totem Carver

Follow our Journey

 
We figured that this year’s Docu-Style category would be amazing, but the expectations were blown out of the water. Luckily we’re not experiencing a tissue shortage, because WOW. I really went through them! I’m feeling especially ho
THIS PLACE!!! When we were filming in Milwaukee, locals sent us to Sobleman's and we were glad they did. The Bloody Mary you get for brunch IS your brunch. Look at this thing!!! Created with a cheeseburger, bacon-wrapped jalapeño cheese balls,
Have you ever been to a Supper Club? If you’re curious to try an OG American tradition in hospitality (and we are always down for that), you're going to want to go to @fiveoclocksteakhouse in Milwaukee. It’s the oldest standing Supper Clu
This cute little house has a swank cocktail lounge inside, and it's the oldest in Milwaukee. @bryantslounge was started as a beer house but the owner replaced the jukebox with a record player in 1938 and started serving cocktails, and voila! Don't mi