DJ's mother comes off as being a very strict, harsh woman, wanting her son to be the very best. It appears she has spent much of DJ's life whipping him into shape and making him into a well-mannered gentleman. As a result of this, DJ has grown very attached to his mother and becomes a "momma's boy" of sorts. His bond with his mother's disciplinary persona is so strong that the mere thought of her can guilt him into halting any wrongdoings. DJ's mother is also shown to be intolerant of misbehaviour from anyone else, angrily attacking Sierra when she feels she is invading their privacy.

She acts similarly when she lays out the ground rules as to the kind of behaviour that is allowed on her bus. As stern as she can be, she can just as easily be generous, and a sweet lady. In Celebrity Manhunt's Total Drama Action Reunion Special, the contestants are given consent to use her bus to drive to New York. She is very skilled at cooking, having been the inventor of the legendary Momma's Spice, which can make any food palatable and delicious. She is also likely the reason why DJ's culinary skills are so exceptional.