Kayla was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, and is a graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School. Growing up, she spent much of her time on the golf course or basketball court, where she developed a strong sense of discipline and teamwork.
In 2014, Kayla reconnected with a high school classmate and married Blake Cyrus, an active-duty Army service member. In 2016, she earned her first degree in Veterinary Technology before the Army relocated their family to Fort Stewart, Georgia, where they welcomed their first daughter, Addelyn.
In late 2017, the family moved to Fort Riley, Kansas, where Kayla and Blake welcomed twins, Reagan and Rhett. During this time, Kayla returned to college and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration along with an Associate’s degree in Marketing.
In the spring of 2023, the Army relocated the family to Fort Moore, Georgia, where Kayla worked as a full-time real estate agent. Following Blake’s retirement from the Army in August 2025, the family returned to Ohio to be closer to family and establish permanent roots.