Welcome to where the owner of Tayla Talks has been published. I take a lot of pride in my writing, and am very honoured to have been given the opportunity to be published and interview some incredible people. A short description will be provided with each link. This will act as a digital portfolio for you, my readers, to know that I have had qualified industry experience.
Women in motorsport 28/10/2022 – this was my first piece of published material. A uni marketing assignment based on women in motorsport, providing lots of background.
https://marketingbroker.com.au/blog/women-in-motorsport
Gliding is the ultimate mindfulness April 2024 – this piece was my very first try at writing for another sport. I was approached by Doug Flockhart and given. few contact details. Leo, my interviewee gave me a whole brand-new experience. Gliding was new to me, but I got to learn first-hand the feeling and importance of an incredible goal achieved by two wonderful men.
Close fight to become Australia’s next elite junior champion 07/08/2024 – this press release was my first proper introduction into writing for the Australian Kart Championship and interviewing the drivers. Isaac McNeill, who went on to win both the KA2 and KA3 Junior championships, and Lewis Cordato were great insight and wonderful first interviews; both helping me to find my voice for the Karting Australia news page.
https://www.karting.net.au/close-fight-to-become-australias-next-elite-junior-champion
Fast females set to shine in kart championship finale 16/08/2024 – I am so passionate about women in motorsport, so this press release was so exciting. I learned a lot from Lana Flack and Ocean Colangelo; both incredible young women and fantastic interviewees. I got to see the ladies trophy play out and hear what it meant to these two young girls, including how special it is to be paving the way for the future of motorsport.
https://www.karting.net.au/fast-females-set-to-shine-in-kart-championship-finale
Two way fight for KZ2 title 25/08/2024 – this press release was so much fun. Sam Dicker and Joshua Fife are the heroes of the top karting category at AKC. These guys are idolised by all the young garters across Australia. Both gave so much valuable experience into my piece, and it gave me the opportunity to grow the depth of my understanding of karting and the Australian Kart Championship. Karting is much more than a grassroot category; it’s a lifestyle and a passion for so many who compete.
https://www.karting.net.au/two-way-fight-for-kz2-title
The Collective Drive, Beyond The Finish Line August 2024 – this is a The Collective Drive (TCD) year in review on research. I helped to edit and curate the wording on a few sections, working with a small team of like minded and passionate individuals.
Pit Debrief – Tayla Purves articles 2024/2025
At PD, I reported on live feeder series races, latest F1 news, and feeder series news, breaking pieces with quotes from virtual press conferences – and so much more!
https://www.pitdebrief.com/post/author/t-purves/
Guest confident ahead of KZ2 showdown in Murray Bridge – 26.04.2025
I got to interview a KZ2 driver, Dylan Guest, ahead of Round 2 of the SP Tools Australian Kart Championship, presented by castrol. This enlightened me thoroughly, while increasing my confidence in bringing a story to life.
https://www.karting.net.au/guest-confident-ahead-of-kz2-showdown-in-murray-bridge/
Top junior trio aiming high in Murray Bridge this weekend – 01.05.2025
A exciting piece on KA2 drivers (Liam Carr, Hamish Campbell, and Cooper Folley) who were set to battle it out and strengthen their championship lead at Round 2 of the Australian Kart Championship.
https://www.karting.net.au/top-junior-trio-aiming-high-in-murray-bridge-this-weekend/
Valuable experience for Annabel Kennedy in Portugal – 17.05.2025
A piece I loved getting the chance to write; an interview with go-getter Kennedy in her pursuit of further overseas kart racing. This explored her opportunity in the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy – Senior in Portimao, Portugal event. Very insightful and such a privilege!
https://www.karting.net.au/valuable-experience-for-annabel-kennedy-in-portugal/
Hands on Supercars experience for Karting Australia teens – 06.06.2025
A really proud piece I wrote at KA! Something super exciting between grassroots and the highest level of the sport in Australia – a partnership seeing KA license holders gain invaluable work experience across the country. This gave me a taste of further PR, while more experience in interviewing and writing; spoke to Jessica Fortainer and Boyd McCarthy about their experience with Team 18 Racing.
https://www.karting.net.au/hands-on-supercars-experience-for-karting-australia-teens/
Karting helps bring STEM to life – 04.08.2025
An exciting piece where conversations took place with Karting teen Jackson Burford and STEM researcher Professor Amy MacDonald; the insights delved into how Karting and STEM correlate, creating an exciting opportunity for learning with all ages.
https://www.karting.net.au/karting-helps-bring-stem-to-life/
Karting Championships on the line in Coffs this weekend – 02.09.2025
An SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol preview ahead of the closing round for 2025 in Coffs Harbour NSW; one that saw a lot of progress for me in my sports writing for AKC style. Am super proud I got the opportunity to prepare this article: the basics? who will come out as champion across eight different categories? Live and free on 7plus.
https://www.karting.net.au/karting-championships-on-the-line-in-coffs-this-weekend/
https://www.karting.net.au/fia-volunteers-and-officials-month-jason-wells/
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