This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with chef, author, and nutritionist Mareya Ibrahim. Also known as the Fit Foodie, Mareya is the author of the new book, Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive . She shares how to get your taste buds on track and kick cravings. To learn more about Mareya Ibrahim, visit https://mareyaibrahim.com/

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November 26: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with singer, author, and Grammy award winner BJ Thomas. BJ is celebrating the 45th anniversary of one of his biggest hits “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”. BJ shares who came up with that title, talks about other hits over his long career like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head", and discusses his book Home Where I Belong . To learn more about BJ Thomas, visit bjthomas.com

November 19: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, it’s a Veterans Day special. Lillian Vasquez speaks with Ray Anderson, a veteran who served during the Vietnam era, with the 82nd Airborne. Ray shares his story of how he joined the military, his experience serving as a newspaper reporter, and how 50 years later, he returned to Vietnam with his son on a very special mission to deliver 550 wheelchairs. Also on the show, veterans share what Veterans Day means to them. To learn more about Ray Anderson, you can visit him on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ray.anderson.39589?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxMDE1NTU4MjE1MDgzMTA2N18xMDE1NTU4Mzg1MTU2NjA2Nw%3D%3D

November 12: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez has a conversation with producer and radio host Karen Given. Karen Given was the host of Only A Game , NPR’s only sports program for 27 years. Now that Only A Game is off the air, Karen reminisces about the show’s past, shares her background in radio, and talks about what the future holds. To learn more about Karen Given, you can visit her Twitter page at https://twitter.com/klgiven?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

November 5: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Jaime Jarrin, the Spanish language voice of the LA Dodgers for over 60 years. Jaime shares stories from his long broadcast career, talks about his friendship with Vin Scully, and the formation of the Jaime and Blanca Jarrin Foundation. To learn more about Jaime Jarrin, visit jarrinfoundation.org

October 29: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez speaks with parenting expert, guidance counselor, and psychologist Reena Patel about celebrating Halloween during the pandemic. Reena shares safe and fun Halloween tips and activities to keep traditions alive and children happy. Also on the show, Lillian speaks with Carrie Madrid, President and Founder of the CARE Project in Riverside, to find out how the non-profit is weathering the pandemic. The CARE Project is a non-profit organization that supports breast cancer patients. To learn more about Reena Patel, visit To learn more about the CARE Project, visit https://thecareprojectinc.org/carrie-madrid-president-and-founder/

October 22: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez has a conversation with Rochelle Adams, a member of the Alaska Native Working Group that has played an integral part of the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali . Rochelle shares some of the lessons the series teaches, how the show stays true to native culture, and why the character of Molly is so important to children. Molly of Denali can be seen on PBS stations nationwide and locally on KVCR, weekday mornings at 9:00 on Channel 24. To learn more about Molly of Denali, visit https://www.pbs.org/parents/shows/molly

October 15: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez speaks with actor and intervention counselor Danny Trejo. Danny has worked in the entertainment industry for many years, in film, television, and video games. Danny talks about his background, his acting roles, and how he went from prison to Hollywood to helping others overcome addiction. To learn more about Danny Trejo, visit https://dannytrejo.com/

October 8: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez speaks with author and journalist Martha Barnette and linguist and lexicographer Grant Barrett. Together, they’re the hosts of the national radio show A Way With Words , a program about language, examined through family, history, and culture. Martha and Grant share their unique backgrounds revolving around language and how the show works. A Way With Words premieres on KVCR Oct 3 at 2pm. To learn more about A Way With Words , visit https://www.waywordradio.org/

October 1: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian Vasquez continues the series recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and speaks with educator, author, college president, community leader, and the first Hispanic mayor of San Bernardino Judith Valles. Judith shares about her career, growing up in San Bernardino, and the advice her mother gave her. Also on the show, Lillian speaks with Kate Salveson, Vice President of Resource Development for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside. Kate shares how the non-profit has been weathering the pandemic. Then, Presh Cox, General Manager for Buffalo Wild Wings in Riverside, shares how Buffalo Wild Wings is helping to support the Boys and Girls Club. For more information about Judith Valles, visit For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside, visit https://begreatie.org/

September 24: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, September 15 kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. Lillian speaks with Richard Sandoval, editor and host of the digital magazine and production company Hispanic Lifestyle . Richard shares how the company has evolved, new projects moving into the future, and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him. Also on the show, actor Jason Ritter talks about Huntington’s Disease and the 6th Annual Freeze HD, taking place on September 26. The event is a virtual fundraiser for Huntington’s Disease. For more information about For more information about the 6 th Annual Freeze HD, https://hdsa.org/freeze-hd/

September 17: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with engineer, cartoonist, author, podcast host, and now creator of the new PBS Kids television show Elinor Wonders Why , Jorge Cham. Jorge shares how an engineer and a physicist came together to create a children’s show and talks about some of the topics covered on the program. Elinor Wonders Why airs on KVCR TV weekday mornings at 7:30. For more information, visit https://pbskids.org/elinor

September 10: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with travel expert, author, radio and TV host Rick Steves. His newest book, For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories , contains 100 of Rick’s greatest European travel memories. Rick shares beloved travel stories, how he developed a love for travel at a young age, and lists a few not-to-miss experiences when in specific European countries. Travel with Rick Steves airs on 91.9 FM Sundays at 1pm You can watch Rick Steves’ Europe on KVCR TV Ch. 24 For more information about Rick Steves, visit www.ricksteves.com/about-rick

September 3: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Julie Hall, author of Inheriting Clutter: How to Calm the Chaos Your Parents Leave Behind . Julie, also known as the Estate Lady, is a personal property expert who says her greatest passion is helping individuals across the nation through the daunting and painful process of managing their deceased loved one’s possessions. She shares how to take care of our seniors, plan ahead, and get organized. To learn more about Julie Hall, visit https://www.theestatelady.com/

August 27: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with educator, surfer, and author David Mutuszak. David has written extensively about California surfing and its history in his 1500-page book San Onofre: Memories of a Legendary Surfing Beach . He talks about the origins of surfing, his background as a surfer, and how San Onofre, California became a mecca for surfers around the world. For information about San Onofre: Memories of a Legendary Surfing Beach , visit http://pacificsunset.com/?page_id=784

August 20: Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

Lifestyles takes a fresh look at arts, culture and issues across our unique region. If it’s interesting and it’s here in the Inland Empire, it’s Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez on KVCR.

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