Mataila Hairston
Mataila Hairston is the visionary behind Owner Makers Group, blending nearly a decade of mortgage lending expertise with a refined understanding of real estate, culture, and luxury living. With deep experience in helping individuals and families solve complex financing needs, Mataila has guided countless clients into homeownership through a wide range of lending products and creative financing solutions. Her commitment has always been the same: to bring clarity, confidence, and strategy to one of the most significant financial decisions a person will ever make.
Her love for people and passion for real estate made expanding into real estate sales the natural next step. Mataila believes real estate is deeply personal — it is about how people want to live, it is lifestyle aspired. As a Lifestyle Curator, she is dedicated to matching each client with a home that reflects their aspirations, rhythm, and vision for their everyday life. Her global experiences — having lived and traveled across multiple countries — have shaped her appreciation for diverse cultures, aesthetic preferences, and lifestyle needs. This international perspective enables her to understand and serve a wide variety of clients with exceptional insight and sensitivity.
Mataila’s journey into the world of style and luxury began decades ago when she was crowned Miss Universe Botswana 2001, a title that opened doors to international stages and broadened her worldview. Her time as a global ambassador refined her eye for elegance, design, and high-end experiences — all of which now influence the elevated standard of service she brings to her clients.
As a Legacy Curator, Mataila believes that mortgage financing should never be treated as a simple transaction. It is an intentionally curated financial strategy that can impact generations. Her dual expertise in lending and sales uniquely positions her to help clients build wealth, stability, and long-term value through thoughtful real estate decisions. Today, Mataila curates both lifestyle and legacy for her clients — guiding them into homes that reflect who they are, and financial pathways that support who they are becoming.
Beyond her professional life, she is a devoted mother to two beautiful girls and an author. In her spare time, you’ll find her creating unforgettable memories with her kids as they explore the world together — continuing the legacy of global perspective, beauty, faith and purpose that Mataila lives out every day.
