Haliey Welch | Viral "Hawk-Tua" Talks Small-Town Roots & Rise to Fame

#771. Viral star Haliey Welch, with her adorable country twang and hilarious commentary, joins Kaitlyn for a laugh-out-loud episode you won’t want to miss! Haliey talks about her humble small-town roots in Tennessee, being raised by her grandmother, and how her life flipped upside down after her “Hawk-Tua” video went viral. She spills on bizarre fan interactions, reveals the wild theory that she’s a government plant, and shares her passion for supporting animal shelters. Tune in for Southern charm, viral fame, and juicy stories that make this episode a must-listen! If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE! Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals! The Defender: Learn more at LandRoverUSA.com/Defender Audible: Listen to Lily Chu’s new audio book, Drop Dead by going to Audible.CA/DropDead Apartments.com: The Place to find a pet friendly place! Love 2 Play: 50 Free Spins. $50 minimum deposit with promo code Vine EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (2:18) – Haliey shares what life is like growing up in her tiny hometown of Belfast, TN. (10:50) – Haliey talks about explaining her viral “Hawk-Tua” video to her Granny and the hilarious reaction she got. (17:20) – She reveals some of the weirdest fan interactions she’s experienced. (47:46) – Haliey discusses her thoughts on Matt Rife.