Kayla Wratten

Kayla Wratten is a Brisbane-based Senior Commercial Editor at Are Media, specializing in travel, homes, and food. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where she graduated in 2018 and served as Editor of the university's fashion and lifestyle magazine *Frock Paper Scissors*. Her career began as a Junior Features Writer at *Home Beautiful* magazine before transitioning to her current role, where she creates editorial and commercial content for global print and digital platforms. Her writing spans aspirational lifestyle topics, including destination guides, home tours, celebrity interviews, and food trends, with bylines in *ELLE Australia*, *Gourmet Traveller*, *marie claire Australia*, and *Atlas* by Etihad Airways. Known for her adaptable tone and ability to blend commercial narratives with editorial storytelling, she emphasizes high-quality visuals and actionable insights in her work. She also publishes *Layover Letters*, a Substack focused on travel and lifestyle. With over six years of experience, she maintains a strong focus on brand-aligned content while prioritizing reader engagement through relatable, feature-driven storytelling.