About Me

72dpi-2You might say that Haley Leatherwood was born with a passion to serve. Raised in Abbeville, Louisiana (the heart of Cajun country!), she was brought up with strong values and the importance of helping others—traits that have served her well throughout her life and career.

Even as a young girl, Haley always had an outgoing and welcoming personality—as her mother loves to say, she’s “never met a stranger!” She found her first love in acting and attended college with plans to major in theater. She soon realized that her future was not set to be on the stage and switched her major to hospitality management.

After graduating Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Haley immediately secured a job as the Director of Sales at the Courtyard Marriott in Lafayette. During her first year in the role, she experienced firsthand the resilience and strength of her home state in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. She had the humbling and gratifying experience of opening the doors of the hotel to shelter those who had lost everything.
After seven years at the Courtyard Marriott, Haley had the opportunity to help open the brand-new Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette, where she learned a great deal about building a business from the ground up (literally!). Two years later, Haley was tapped to bring her expertise to Austin, Texas to open the Hampton Inn & Suites University/Capitol. She immediately fell in love with the vibrant and welcoming Austin community, taking in everything it has to offer. Soon after moving to Austin and after spending over a decade in the hospitality industry, she stepped into a role with the Texas Parents’ Association at the University of Texas for a few years. But Haley still felt the tug to do something different— Haley obtained her Real Estate license, becoming her own small business owner. She has served many friends, family, and clients with their home buying, selling, or leasing needs.
Haley is now a licensed Real Estate Broker in both Texas and Louisiana. After almost 10 years in Austin, Haley has made the move back to the Acadiana area of her sweet Louisiana. She is excited to bring her knowledge, expertise, and service home. She currently belongs to both the Realtor Association of Acadiana and the Austin Board of Realtors, able to assist her clients in both locations.

350dpiWhen Haley isn’t working to help make her clients’ real estate dreams come true, you’re most likely to find her spending time with her wife, Leslie, and their twin girls. They love camping, hiking, biking, and music festivals. Haley has a deep love for travel and experiencing new places. She is s a proud fan of her New Orleans Saints, loves getting out for a good college football tailgate, or catching a good game. She believes the best way to live life is to stay positive, continue to learn, and show kindness to others.

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