Lisa Hajj
Lisa is the heart of Hot Mess Express — the mom who somehow manages to keep things (mostly) on track when conversations go completely off the rails. As a proud mom of one daughter and one son, she’s seen every stage of parenting and lived to laugh about it. Lisa brings a mix of calm, common sense, and clever humor to the group, often grounding the chaos with her relatable stories and quick wit. She’s the kind of friend who tells it like it is but always with a warm smile and a glass of wine in hand.
Tammy Darmo
Tammy is the resident comedian and chaos coordinator — a mom of three (one daughter and two sons) who’s never afraid to say what everyone else is thinking. She’s sharp, sassy, and full of hilarious one-liners that turn even the most stressful parenting moments into laugh-out-loud stories. Whether she’s reminiscing about the good old days or calling out modern parenting trends, Tammy keeps things real and ridiculously entertaining. She’s the spark that keeps the Hot Mess train rolling full speed ahead.
Kay Orr
Kay is the wild card of the crew — a free spirit with a heart of gold and zero filter. As a mom to a daughter and two sons, she’s mastered the art of juggling chaos with humor and grace (well, mostly humor). Kay’s stories are bold, unfiltered, and always full of personality. She brings the perfect balance of energy, honesty, and a touch of mischief to every episode. When Kay’s talking, you know it’s going to be a good time.
How it all started:
Hot Mess Express started as three lifelong friends — Lisa, Tammy, and Kay — sitting around a kitchen table, laughing about life, motherhood, and everything in between. What began as casual conversations over coffee and wine quickly turned into a podcast, because they realized their chaotic, honest, and hilarious chats deserved a bigger audience. Now, they share their unfiltered takes on parenting, relationships, and adulting, inviting listeners to hop on the ride and laugh (and maybe cry) along with them.