Conversations with Kayla Burton

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kayla Burton.

Hi Kayla, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Food has always been a passion of mine. I love creating new dishes, hosting dinner parties, and finding new and exciting places to try. I recently moved this year to Austin from Orlando, FL. Orlando is where my story begins for my food page. During the pandemic many small businesses took big hits, especially restaurants. I wanted to find a way to support local restaurants and help spread the word in order to help save their businesses. I began posting about some of my favorite places on my Instagram page and it took off. I started receiving multiple messages every day from other businesses to visit their restaurant and to help spread the word. During this time, I not only discovered new restaurants but also was able to see first-hand the families and people behind the operation and learn their stories. These stories continued to drive my passion and made me realize that I was not just sharing food with people, I was sharing something much deeper and with a greater purpose. After losing my job last year during the pandemic, I decided to start a new chapter in my life and wanted to make sure my new home had a great food scene that I could continue to support. I decided on Austin and it has been such a great choice! I continue to support local businesses and share them with my new ATX friends on my page kaylasbeenhere.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
It has been a smooth road overall! The best part about my page is that I love what I do. I like being creative with food and making it fun.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
When I am not posting about food, I am managing one of the newest hotels in Austin. My full-time job is a Front Desk Manager at the Austin Marriott Downtown. My heart is definitely in hospitality. This also gives me the opportunity to share more amazing restaurants with guests visiting Austin for the first time!

I am known for my genuine hospitality and care. I truly do care about my team at work, my community on Instagram, and the guests I get to meet every day.

We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I think a big surprise to many is that I just started photography a year ago. I am still learning all the quirks but I have found food photography to be something I am very good at.

Contact Info:

• Email: kaylasbeenhere21@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylasbeenhere
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaylasbeenhere
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=O7E4gonHxNGhnfianSMJ2g