In Episode 5 of What’s the Tea with Sarah E, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur, mother, and advocate Dallas Lombardi, Founder of Dallas & Co. Event Agency and co-founder of A Chance to Dance.

Dallas’s journey is one of grit, grace, and unapologetic courage. From supporting herself at just sixteen to leading major hospitality events by her mid-twenties, Dallas has spent over two decades crafting luxury experiences for clients while defying every expectation placed on her (ya'll don't put a box around this woman!)

But beyond the glitz and glamour, her story is one of deep reinvention. From corporate executive to single adoptive mother of two children with complex needs, to outspoken advocate for transparency and reform within the adoption and disability communities.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Dallas shares:

• How she turned heartbreak into a blueprint for empowerment after her marriage ended and motherhood began through adoption
• What she’s learned about trauma, invisible disabilities, and the realities of navigating a system that too often fails families
• The pivotal “no’s” and boundaries that saved her sanity, career, and sense of self
• How she built a business model that allowed her to work less, earn more, and be present for her children
• The story behind A Chance to Dance - an inclusive, barrier-free dance party for people of all ages and abilities, created with her partner Chris - and how it’s helped her see the world through the lens of accessibility, empathy, and joy

Dallas reminds us that reinvention isn’t just about success... it’s about survival, advocacy, and creating space for others to thrive. Her journey challenges the myths about adoption, motherhood, and what it means to be a woman leading on her own terms.

What’s the Tea with Sarah E is about unfiltered, unapologetic conversations with leaders, dreamers, and doers who are reshaping their lives - and their communities - with purpose and power.

Connect with Dallas on Instagram @dallaslombardi, online at Dallas & Co. Event Agency, and learn more about A Chance to Dance

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