What do you do in your role?
Eat - a lot! As a small business owner,
every day has its own unique set of
challenges and areas of focus. Each
day, I designate time to concentrate on
customer relations, marketing and social
media, which driven by my passion
for and background in these areas.
What drives you to be
successful?
Passion and persistence.
What are some of your hobbies
outside of work? Building Legos,
coloring and going to the playground - I
have a 3-year-old son that keeps me on
my toes.
20 IN THEIR 40s
FAMILY:
Husband/business partner, Scott
Kinsey; Children, Lane, Jonah and Lili
CITY OF RESIDENCE:
Sandy Springs
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Serves on the Board of Directors for
the Georgia Restaurant Association.
The majority of charitable work is
through the restaurants, supporting
local initiatives, schools and the
community. I have also competed in
Dancing With the Stars Marietta,
supporting the Georgia Metropolitan
Dance Theatre, and will be competing
again in the All Stars competition in
February.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Women of Influence in Food Industry
2020
AGE 40
Alexis Kinsey
Co-Owner | Fork U Concepts, the parent company to Taqueria
Tsunami, Stockyard Burgers & Bones, Silla Del Toro, Forno Vero
What lessons have you learned
in 2020?
As intense and unpredictable as this year
has been, I have learned to appreciate
time at home with my family. Sometimes
you get so caught up in the rat race of
life, you forget to enjoy what you work
for and why you do it.
Other personal anecdotes, quotes or
insights:
Life begins at the end of your comfort
zone.
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