T.E.R.I. Talks: American Expats of Color, "Breaking Free to Live Free"

American Expats of Color: Breaking Free to Live Free

T.E.R.I. Talks — Featuring Ricki Stevenson, Founder & CEO of Black Paris Tours

Introduction

What happens when you listen to the Inner guidance calling you toward a different life—even when you don't yet know exactly where that path will lead?

In this episode, Teri Dawn Marshall sits down with Ricki Stevenson, Founder and CEO of Black Paris Tours, for a deeply personal conversation about following spiritual guidance, building a life abroad, and creating a sense of home and purpose beyond the United States.

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Episode Summary

Ricki Stevenson didn't simply move to Paris—she followed a Calling that ultimately transformed the direction of her life.

In this conversation, Ricki shares her journey from the United States to Paris and the experiences that led her to create Black Paris Tours, introducing travelers to the rich history, culture, and legacy of people of African descent in Paris.

But this conversation goes deeper than relocation or travel.

Ricki and Teri Dawn explore the importance of listening to your Inner guidance, recognizing when life is calling you toward something new, and having the courage to follow that guidance even when you cannot see the entire road ahead.

Ricki's story is a powerful reminder that becoming an Expat can be much more than changing countries. It can become part of a larger journey of self-discovery, purpose, spiritual awakening, and creating a life that feels authentically your own.

What You'll Take Away

• How Ricki's Inner guidance helped lead her toward a life in Paris
• The journey behind the creation of Black Paris Tours
• Why living abroad can become much more than a geographical relocation
• The importance of trusting yourself when life begins pointing you in a new direction
• How purpose, identity, freedom, and belonging can evolve when you build a life beyond familiar borders
• Why your expat journey can become part of a much deeper personal and spiritual transformation

Discover Black Paris Tours

Learn more about Ricki Stevenson and Black Paris Tours:

Black Paris Tours:
www.blackparistour.com

Coming Up Next

Next on T.E.R.I. Talks, Teri sits down with internationally recognized anti-racism educator Jane Elliott for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about race, humanity, the personal cost of standing for what you believe, and what it means to recognize ourselves as one human family.

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American Expats of Color: Breaking Free to Live Free

T.E.R.I. Talks — Premiere Episode

Introduction

What happens when you stop asking whether you're allowed to build a freer life abroad — and start listening to the quiet voice that's been telling you it's time?

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 Episode Summary

In this Premiere episode of T.E.R.I. Talks, Host, Teri Dawn Marshall opens up about the spiritual and emotional journey behind choosing to live abroad as an American of Color. Drawing on her own path, Teri Dawn shares what it means to follow Inner guidance, trust the signs life sends you, and give yourself permission to live on your own terms — across borders and beyond old limits. This is more than a conversation about relocation. It's about your Spiritual Identity Awakening. And the deep Inner work of stepping into a life that's truly your own.

What You'll Take Away

• How Spiritual Guidance can shape — and clarify — the decision to relocate
• Why your inner knowing and intuition are among your most reliable tools when the path ahead feels uncertain
• How your expat journey unfolds as a part of your Spiritual Awakening and Human Evolution experience.
• Teri Dawn’s personal story, including how Mexico came into focus as a possible destination
• The role of emotional mastery, intuition, and trusting divine timing in making a confident expat decision

Coming Up Next

Next episode, Teri sits down with Ricki Stevenson, CEO of Black Paris Tours, who shares her own spiritual guidance and the story behind her life abroad. You won't want to miss it.

Stay Connected with T.E.R.I. Talks

Subscribe to the T.E.R.I. Talks Podcast and join us as we explore what it means to Break Free to Live Free—mentally, emotionally, spiritually on your Expat journey.

Website:
Podcast website: https://teritalkspodcast.com 

Inner Circle Website: http://teritalks.com

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@americanexpatsofcolor

Email:
[email protected]

Stay Connected with T.E.R.I. Talks

Subscribe to the T.E.R.I. Talks Podcast and join us as we explore what it means to Break Free to Live Free—mentally, emotionally, spiritually on your Expat journey.

Website:
Podcast website: https://teritalkspodcast.com 

Inner Circle Website: http://teritalks.com

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@americanexpatsofcolor

Email:
[email protected]

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Interview with Ricki Stevenson, CEO of Black Paris Tour

In this episode of T.E.R.I. Talks, Teri Dawn Marshall sits down with Ricki Stevenson, a renowned journalist and founder of Black Paris Tour. 

They discuss Stevenson's extraordinary journey from Oakland to Paris, her rich heritage, pivotal moments that influenced her move, and her deep passion for sharing African American history in Paris.

This episode is rich with personal anecdotes, historical insights, and practical advice for those considering an expatriate lifestyle.

00:00 Introduction to T.E.R.I. Talks
00:38 Meet Ricki Stevenson
02:01 Ricki's Early Influences and Family History
04:20 A Lifelong Dream of Paris
05:53 Educational and Professional Journey
11:47 Experiences in Journalism
18:45 Cultural Adaptation and Moving to Paris
25:08 Unexpected Welcome on Arrival
26:37 Settling into Parisian Life
29:26 The Birth of Black Paris Tours
35:04 Cultural Insights and Misunderstandings
40:13 Memorable Accomplishments and Recognition
47:01 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Bill Dallas Lewis on American Expat Life in Mexico

In this episode of T.E.R.I. Talks – Season One, host Teri Dawn Marshall interviews Bill Dallas Lewis, a YouTuber who has been living the American expat life in Mexico for more than 20 years. 

This episode offers valuable insight for anyone considering expat life in Mexico, emphasizing the role of inner courage, cultural openness, financial planning, and learning the local language as essential foundations for long-term success abroad.

00:00 Introduction to T.E.R.I. Talks
00:38 Overview of the Podcast Series
01:49 Introducing Bill Dallas Lewis
03:19 Bill's Early Life and Education
04:27 First Experience in Mexico
06:10 Professional Journey and Moving to Mexico
11:09 Life in Mexico and Reflections on the U.S.
21:33 Dating Tips for Expats
31:24 The Joys of Living in Mexico
38:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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On today's show you will hear the third and final part of Teri Dawn 's story of why she made the decision to become an American Expat and why she chose Mexico as her new home abroad.

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Today's episode is the 2nd part in a series of three where I am sharing why I decided to become an American Expat. If you have not listened to the first episode, My Defining Moment, then this episode will be hard to follow. Transformation are so personal and very seldom explainable. But I decided to share my experience in hopes that you will give more patience and value to your transformations as your healing unfolds.

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In this episode of T.E.R.I. Talks Primetime Podcast, Host Teri Dawn Marshall explores her "Defining Moment," journey involved in deciding to become an American Expat. Focused on themes of racism, bias, and personal liberation, Teri shares a three-part series detailing her own decision-making process. The episode highlights the importance of defining moments through personal anecdotes and societal events, including the impactful deaths of Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, and George Floyd. Teri draws metaphors from The Wizard of Oz to emphasize the illusion of control and the quest for safety and home in the United States. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own defining moments using a provided template, fostering personal growth and understanding. This episode underscores the ongoing struggle for equal protection under the law in America.

00:00 Introduction to T. E. R. I. Talks Primetime Podcast
01:07 Making Decisions Through Defining Moments
03:02 Understanding Defining Moments
04:07 Personal Stories and Emotional Journey
08:09 Four Defining Events
12:44 The Wizard of Oz Metaphor
20:41 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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In this Trailer we are announcing our November 20, 2024 launch of  T.E.R.I. Talks Podcast 1st Season, "American Expats of Color: Breaking Free to Live Free".

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