Born and raised in Knoxville, TN, Leighton left her southern hometown for Auburn University in the fall of 2015. In pursuit of a friend group, a way to give back philanthropically, and the ability to be apart of something bigger than herself…she ended up gaining all of that & so much more!

Leighton started Recruitment Ready in 2019, after having many girls and mamas in her hometown ask, “How do I “get ready” for recruitment? What do I wear? How do I make my resume?!”

Having a true joy for mentoring younger women, she saw a need to help girls and mamas alike. “My heart behind Recruitment Ready is that girls would know they are GOOD enough, valued and seen, no matter their brand of clothes.”

Combining what she personally learned going through the process, her love of southern style, etiquette and desire to give back, Recruitment Ready was born!