Meet Kate
a.k.a Kate is Great
Kate (a.k.a. Kate Is Great)
The Glue
The responsible one who keeps RHOTS intact while the rest of us push the limits of “this seemed like a good idea at the time.” She makes sure we go big without going to jail, and somehow does it without killing the vibe.
While she claims her childhood nickname was Old Lady Katie, there is absolutely nothing old-lady about our Katie. But the nickname is fitting because she looks out for everyone. The checker-in. The one who notices when someone’s off. The one who makes sure no one feels forgotten or left behind.
That instinct shows up everywhere. Going through a tough time? Kate notices. Always. Whether it’s suggesting a thoughtful pick-me-up during a hard season or rallying the crew to celebrate a major win, she makes sure we’re all in the loop and wrapped in RHOTS-level love.
Banker by trade. Badass by choice.
One of the original Triumph members, Kate was here long before the rest of us showed up. Her class count is impressive by any normal standard. She’ll be the first to tell you she’s no Judy, but make no mistake, she’s still very much a badass.
She’s does have a little bit of hate in her heart… but only for bear crawls.
(And while we all hated them before, we hate them more now in solidarity.)
But Kate can’t be great all the time. If asked about her most embarrassing RHOTS moment, she’d likely say showing up to the first RHOTS Christmas gathering without a gift because she didn’t realize it was that kind of party. In true Kate fashion, she has since redeemed herself with some of the most perfectly on-brand RHOTS gifts to date.
When Kate isn’t at the gym or holding the RHOTS together, she’s chasing Penny Lane or at a dance competition cheering on her kiddos with the same steady energy she brings to everything she does.
Steady. Thoughtful. Fiercely loyal.
Kate is Great and RHOTS is better because of her.
Meet Andrea
THE MATRIarch
Andrea
The Matriarch
(Pronounced on-DRAY-uh, not Ann-dree-uh, not Ahn-druh.)
Where Kate is the glue, Andrea is the Matriarch.
She has a way of showing up that doesn’t demand attention but somehow shifts the entire tone of the room. If you’ve ever received one of her 5 a.m. affirmation texts, you know exactly what we mean. She probably doesn’t realize how much those messages land, but they matter. A lot. To the RHOTS, and to everyone lucky enough to receive one.
When we first came together, Andrea was the only one not active on social media. That didn’t last long. We remedied that and pulled her to the dark side (see @andreareed4142000). Her profile photo includes a man. That man is her husband. We’re confident he exists. The picture is proof, right? Still, none of us have met this mysterious Mr. Reed. We’re working on it. The current plan involves crashing a euchre party. Stay tuned.
Much like Kate, Andrea has an uncanny way of knowing when one of the other five is struggling. When that happens, she shows up with a presence that is quiet, tender, and deeply supportive. She doesn’t demand space. She simply holds it.
In true Matriarch fashion, Andrea calls it exactly how she sees it. Seeing what others pretend not to see. Not loudly. Not publicly. But if something in class or elsewhere is distracting, questionable, or absolutely impossible to ignore, she will clock it immediately and make sure the rest of the RHOTS are aware. We like to consider it a public service.
Andrea is the definition of “she’d give you the shirt off her back.”
Unless you’re Cupcake.
Cupcake gets nothing. (That’s a story for another time.)
Optimistic. Uplifting. Fiercely kind.
Andrea is the heart-check RHOTS didn’t know it needed and can’t live without.
Meet Stef
THe life of the Party
Stef
The Life of the Party
(Plus: Melvin, Honorary Member of RHOTS & Only Male Member)
Stef comes as a package deal, and that package includes Melvin. We wouldn’t have it any other way. Yes, Melvin is her dog. Yes, he is an honorary member of RHOTS. And yes, he is the only male member of the group. No exceptions.
Stef is the undeniable life of the party. She is also a self-proclaimed nerd, which feels contradictory until you meet her and then it makes perfect sense. With Stef, those two sides coexist seamlessly. She is ridiculously intelligent, fun, quick-witted, competitive, takes bingo very seriously and somehow she’s always exactly where the energy needs to be.
She’s also a vault. And not just a good one, a professional-grade, bank-level vault. She always has the tea and she never spills it, even to us! If you have a secret, Stef is your keeper. No leaks. No screenshots. No follow-up questions.
Her backyard is quite literally an adult playground. Not that kind. Don’t make it weird. It is simply the perfect place to unwind with a few (or, in some cases, many) adult beverages, good music, and even better company.
Speaking of music, if past lives are real, Stef was absolutely a DJ in hers. She knows every word to every song and never misses a beat. Ever. She also has great boobs. Again, don’t make it weird. It is just a fact, and the RHOTS are committed to honesty.
Within RHOTS, Stef is the ultimate hype girl. She’s the kind of friend everyone wants in their corner, but few are lucky enough to have. The RHOTS are lucky and we cherish our charismatic, ride-or-die friend.
She loves a challenge, hates standing still, and has never met a nutcracker she didn’t commit fully to. Her nutcracker collection rivals Buddy the Elf’s Christmas spirit. If we ever played a RHOTS murder mystery, Stef definitely did it. By the pool. With a nutcracker. And she was probably protecting Melvin.
Bold. Loyal. Unapologetically fun.
Stef brings the energy. Melvin brings the cuddles.
Meet Jordanne
The Anchor
Jordanne
(Pronounced Jord-ANNE. Not Jordan.)
The Anchor
Jordanne is a boss bitch in every lane she occupies. Work life. Family life. Workout life. No exceptions. She carries herself with an effortless confidence and a quiet swagger that doesn’t ask for attention but absolutely commands it. If you need proof, walk into her coffee shop, The Hive. It’s arguably the best coffee in the Fort and unmistakably her vibe. RHOTS stays caffeinated because of Jordanne, and we are better for it.
A proud boy mom, and not in the toddler sense. These are half-grown men. Two of her four are already taller than she is, which might explain why she’s as tough as she is and as unbothered as she seems. Jordanne rolls with the punches, adapts without complaint, and handles whatever comes her way with a calm that feels earned.
If you want inspiration, watch her squat.
If you want perspective, spend time around her.
You simply cannot have a bad day when Jordanne is nearby.
Within RHOTS, Jordanne has a way of changing the tone without ever trying to. When she’s around, bad days soften, conversations flow easier, and everything feels a little less heavy. She doesn’t rush people, fix problems, or dominate the room. She listens, responds honestly, and somehow makes space feel safer just by being in it.
She’s an open book with the RHOTS, and in doing so gives everyone else permission to be one too. The kind of presence that makes honesty easier, laughter louder, and tough moments more manageable. No judgment. No performative strength. Just steadiness, humor, and real support.
Grounded. Confident. Unshakeable.
Jordanne brings the grit, the caffeine, and the kind of energy that makes everything feel a little more doable.
Meet Jo
The Exclamation Point
Jo (a.k.a. JoJo)
The Exclamation Point
Did you know that the RHOTS originally only had five members? Then came Jo. What started as an invite to a Notre Dame football game ended with the realization that the group had been missing an exclamation point. Enter Jo, and suddenly everything made sense.
Jo is the hostess with the mostest, and that’s not an exaggeration. If you think you’ve got tailgate game, you don’t, because you’re not Jo. Drinks? Covered. Snacks? Elevated. Entertainment? Thought of in advance. She’s the friend you arrive with, because everything is better when Jo is involved. Life around her just feels fuller, louder, and a lot more fun.
Her baked goods deserve their own quiet acknowledgment. They’re excellent. Memorable. Occasionally… transportive. The kind of treats that come with a knowing look and no follow-up questions. If you know, you know.
An adventurer at heart, JoJo shows up just as hard for workouts at Triumph as she does for a hike in Arizona, always chasing the next challenge, the next view, the next story. She brings that same energy into everything she does, including her career in the title industry, where she is damn good at what she does.
If we were back in high school, Jo would have been the one toilet-papering a bully’s house or egging their car—and somehow making it feel morally justified. Her people are her people. Loyalty isn’t negotiable. She fully embodies “fuck around and find out,” but somehow wraps it in humor and heart.
And then there’s Trent. The only husband of the group that also works out at Triumph. Naturally, Jo would be married to a guy like him. If RHOTS accepted honorary male (human) members, he’d already be in. He watches the chaos unfold with a knowing smile, a small head shake, and the unmistakable energy of someone who understands exactly who he married. Two of the coolest humans under one roof.
Bold. Generous. Slightly unhinged in the best way.
Jo didn’t just join RHOTS. She completed it.
