Edit Sesh

Ep 21. Shaken, Stirred & Smart Served with Mike from Bar Sazerac

Thanks for tuning into this episode of Edit Sesh! Hamilton’s bar scene wouldn’t be the same without Mike behind the bar at Bar Sazerac—one of the city’s most beloved spots. This week, we chat about the best places to eat and drink in town, fun cocktail facts, hot takes from behind the bar, and why Smart Serve is more than just a certificate. Oh—and Mike made us a drink live on the pod, marking our very first in-person episode! WHERE TO FIND MIKE https://www.instagram.com/daisybloombar/ https://www.instagram.com/barsazers [https://www.dimistudios.com/] FIND US ON INSTAGRAM * Dorothy: https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/ [https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/] * Effie: https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/ [https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/] * Edit Sesh: https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/] OUR WEBSITES * Dorothy: dorothymayphotography.com [https://dorothymayphotography.com/] * Effie: effieedits.com [https://effieedits.com/]

Ep. 20: Adoption, Advocacy & Ambition: The Strength Behind Dallas’s Story

Thanks for tuning our Edit Sesh! Today, we’re chatting with Dallas Lombardi. She’s the founder of Dallas & Co., a full-service planning and production company specializing in luxury events and weddings. With over 20 years of experience, Dallas has built a reputation for creating breathtaking, high-end events while pushing creative boundaries. But her story goes far beyond the world of event planning. Dallas’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless advocacy. From supporting herself as a teenager to becoming an executive in the hospitality industry by 26, she has always carved her own path. But life took an unexpected turn when she adopted two children with her ex—only for him to walk away, leaving her to navigate parenthood alone. Her kids, who are biological siblings, have complex behavioral needs and possible FASD, a reality she was blindsided by due to a lack of transparency from the system. Now, Dallas is not just a mother—she’s a fierce advocate, fighting for the support her children deserve while balancing her career and personal life. On top of all of that, she just got engaged! She and her fiancé, Chris, are blending their families, as he also has children with disabilities. Together, they are building a life full of love, creativity, and perseverance. Today, we’re diving into her incredible career, the challenges and joys of motherhood, her fight with CAS, and how she continues to show up and create beauty in the world despite everything she’s been through. This is a conversation about strength, vulnerability, and the power of forging your own path. Connect with Dallas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallas.lombardi/ [https://www.instagram.com/dallas.lombardi/]⁠ --- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----- Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/ [https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Effie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/ [https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITES Dorothy: ⁠⁠dorothymayphotography.com [http://dorothymayphotography.com/]⁠⁠ Effie: ⁠⁠effieedits.com [http://effieedits.com/]⁠⁠

Ep 19. Wedding Content Creation with Katy

Thanks for tuning our Edit Sesh! Today, we’re chatting with Katy McLean, a wedding planner turned content creator! Katy McLean is the founder of Oh Happy Day Socials, a wedding content creation service based in Ontario, Canada. With 12 years of experience as a wedding planner and a background in publishing as a writer and blogger for wedding magazines, Katy has a deep understanding of wedding days and the significance of capturing every little moment. Her expertise allows her to document weddings in a way that feels natural, personal, and full of joy—just like experiencing the day through the eyes of a trusted friend. Oh Happy Days Socials specializes in capturing candid moments and behind-the-scenes memories, ensuring that couples can relive the emotions and energy of their wedding day instantly. Known for her humor and approachable personality, Katy makes the experience fun, relaxed, and stress-free—like having your own personal hype girl with a camera. She has a knack for spotting the sweet, silly, and sentimental moments that make each wedding one of a kind, so couples can look back and say, "That was so us!" Connect with Katy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohhappydaysocials/ [https://www.instagram.com/dimistudios/] --- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ----- Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OUR WEBSITES * Dorothy: ⁠dorothymayphotography.com⁠ [https://dorothymayphotography.com/] * Effie: ⁠effieedits.com⁠ [https://effieedits.com/]

Ep. 18: DJ Chris Briscoe, Weddings & Picking Photos

Thanks for tuning our Edit Sesh! Today, we’re chatting with Chris Briscoe, the best DJ in Hamilton! AND probably the world! Chris is a seasoned Canadian musician, DJ, and promoter with over 20 years of experience. Born in England and having lived in California before settling in Canada, his diverse background has shaped his eclectic musical style, influenced by Motown, Funk, Soul, Latin rhythms, and Rock. As the original owner and operator of The Casbah Nightclub, Chris has played a pivotal role in Hamilton's arts community, earning a Recognition Award for Entrepreneurship in the Arts. He has collaborated with notable acts such as Jimmy Eat World, Jacksoul, and Tragically Hip, and has promoted events featuring artists like Tegan and Sara and Metric. Currently, through Briscoe Music, he offers DJ and event consulting services across the Greater Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Oakville, and Kitchener-Waterloo areas, delivering unique musical experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. We dive into his love for Music and the journey that led to his successful career, as well as his love for hosting 'A Chance to Dance!' a barrier free dance party that celebrates people of all abilities, in an inclusive and accessible environment. Connect with Chris: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briscoemusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/dimistudios/] 🌐 Website: https://chrisbriscoe.ca/ [https://www.dimistudios.com/] --- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ---- - Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/ [https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/ [https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITES * Dorothy: dorothymayphotography.com [https://dorothymayphotography.com/] * Effie: effieedits.com [https://effieedits.com/]

Ep. 17: JustTheDaisies, Influencers & Compression Socks

Thanks for tuning into our Edit Sesh! Today we chat with our guest, Ashlyn! Ashlyn is a Canadian wedding and portrait photographer capturing art focused moments on digital, 35mm film and Super 8. Her specialty has accidentally (but happily) become her inventive, sometimes-campy, creative engagement shoots and most recently, she was honoured to be included on Junebug’s international list of Top 50 Engagement Photos of the year. We talk about her origin story, and how she got to where she is today as a portrait photographer. By merging her love of creative direction and capturing authentic love she has found her own unique style that people have fallen in love with! We chat about studios, working with brands, influencers and so much more! You can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/justthedaisies/ [https://www.instagram.com/dimistudios/] And her website: https://justthedaisies.ca/ [https://www.dimistudios.com/] --- FIND US ON INSTAGRAM ---- - Dorothy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/ [https://www.instagram.com/dorothymay_/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Effie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/ [https://www.instagram.com/effieeditsphoto/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Edit Sesh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/editseshpod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- OUR WEBSITES --- Dorothy: https://dorothymayphotography.com/ [https://dorothymayphotography.com/] Effie: https://effieedits.com/ [https://effieedits.com/]