She has expressed a desire to visit Brazil and Argentina, and has "a romantic notion of travelling around Europe in a camper van". Ayola often speaks of her pride in her Welsh upbringing, describing herself as "an Ely girl through and through". She was made a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2003.
Ayola has expressed a desire to travel to Brazil and Argentina, and has an idealized notion of exploring Europe in a camper van. She often speaks proudly of her Welsh heritage, referring to herself as "a true Ely girl". In 2003, she was recognized with the title Fellow at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.