The People Project:
Deirdre Dore'
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | September 27, 2025
Meet Deirdre Dore'!
Deirdre was raised in Hammond, La. She has a brother, Lathan, a half sister and a step sister. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 2005. She then attended The University of Southern Mississippi. She studied abroad in Spain in 2007 before she graduated with a degree in Advertising and a minor in Spanish in 2008. Deirdre is a Certified Financial Planner (of which there are less than 1% of women in Louisiana with that title!) with United Wealth Management.
She met her husband, Duston, at a college fraternity party in 2006. They were engaged in 2008 and married in 2010. Together they have Demi (7) and Dorothy (4). They also have Dolly, a standard poodle. The Dore's are parishioners of Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
We want to thank Deirdre for spending some time with us and letting us get to know about her life and her love of the area.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: I have had a variety of jobs in different industries, and I realized my passion is to help people achieve long term goals. I love that I run a business where I wouldn't be put in a box. The industry is ever-changing and there is always something new to learn.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: I love Del Porto in Covington. The Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, White Bean and Artichoke Puree and their fresh fruit martini are so good.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Eating at Camellia Grill every Friday with my Dad. We would spend Saturdays riding in my Dad's Bronco. Also spending time with family on acres of land in Mississippi. We would play outside, and spend holidays there.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?
A: I love to travel. Right now, I'd say Machu Picchu, Peru.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: My favorite movie is Ever After.
Q: What is the first concert you remember attending?
A: The first concert I saw was The Allman Brothers Band at Jazz Fest with my Dad.
Q: Do you have a favorite book? What do you love about it?
A: It's Not Supposed to be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst. It is such a powerful book.
Q: What advice would you give to a group of people?
A: Live life to the fullest in all regards. You never know when it's your last day. Take the trip. Invest in the things that matter.
Q: What is your favorite music or an artist/band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: I love all genres of music. I would love to see Shawn Mendes perform in New York soon!
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: McKenzie's Bakery!
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it and where would you go?
A: Mother Teresa- I would go wherever she wanted to go!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Hopefully spending more quality time with my kids and more traveling.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: My in-depth life story.
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Love.
Q: If you could have a full-time staff member that is fully paid for, what would that be? (Chef, housekeeper, driver, coach, personal trainer, etc.)
A: A chef, and they would create meals that were tailored to our needs.
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Cookies! One of my favorite spots is Counterspace Bakery in Baton Rouge.
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Listen to motivating podcasts.
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was blazers to my assistant, and the last gift I received was flowers from a client that hit a big goal.
Q: What are you known for?
A: Being determined.
Q: What is your favorite 90s jam?
A: Stay by Lisa Loeb.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
A: The ability to slow down time.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Working out, learning life hacks, business, traveling.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: Laughing crying face.
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: Overcoming adversity in my life.
Q: What two items would you take with you if you were shipwrecked on a deserted island where food and water were taken care of?
A: Chapstick and a ponytail holder!
Q: If you won the lottery, what would be the first things you would purchase or spend money on?
A: I would tithe or donate towards an illness, invest in something income producing and travel.
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
A: That I lived my life to the fullest.
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