History
Dave and I met in 1992, and in October of 1992 he moved from Vancouver, BC where he left his job as Senior Manager for Computer Associates/ACCPAC International to become a partner in Bravo Software Group, located in Burlington, Ontario. A discovery we will never regret.
We were married June 11, 1994, and had 3 kids, back-to-back, in June 1995, June 1996, and June 1997. Needless to say running a company, and taking care of 3 toddlers became quite a handful. Not to mention the toll it took on my mind and body. So in 1997 I started to step back from my position as President and let Dave run the company. I moved everything I needed home, and set up an office where I would do whatever I could between naps, diapers and feedings.
How it all started
Then came the moment where all the kids were in Montessori, and it was time for me to return, but to what? I was no longer interested in software, so I decided to excavate and discover what I really wanted to do with the rest of my life.
Because Dave and I have always done most things together, from him joining me at Bravo, to our creation of DOCNOT - Dynamic Optimism Cultivating New Opportunistic Thought - a philosophy of actualization, art and poetry, to InnerSurf and the publishing company, to LuggageLizards, it became only natural to include our children as they became interested.
Television Shows
With LuggageLizards at concept and design, we included and consulted them in the planning stages, and it resulted in them wanting to be more involved in everything we did. Kennedy wanted to read the manuscripts that came in for submission, and it seemed logical, what do I really know about what makes a good children's book. Celeste started to comment on illustrations. Recommending changes, additions, or an outright scrap because it didn't fit.
Family Brand of Approval
So all of this family togetherness resulted in a theory. We set out to be the "Brady Bunch" of our era. Only this time the players aren't actors, they're real. A real family, living life, loving life, and learning from it. All for everyone to see. Whether it be on a travel show that documents our trips, to the promotion of goods we use, from cleaners, cars, computers, toys, games, food, stores etc, we have launched ourselves as the family seal of approval.
Let us Represent you
If you are a company looking for a new marketing campaign, from print, to TV, radio or live promotion, contact InnerSurf International to make an appointment or submit your proposal. Tracy who is a writer, screen writer and marketing specialist, can in addition, help you to maximize your outcome.
We welcome you on our journey - and hope that if we can shed any light about the workings of family, children, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, parents, wife, husband, then we are grateful you have chosen us to be part of your life.
Let us help you get where you are going!
Contact AMP Talent Agency for actor appearance booking details
Tracy is represented by ST Literary Agency for her manuscripts. If you
are a publisher, feel free to contact Robert Fletcher.
Recent Press & Media Appearances:
Upcoming Literary Appearances
Art Appearances
Renaissance Conspiracy January 11th, 2006 - Live appearance and reading
Yellow Pages Photo ShootJanuary 8th, 2006 - Principal
Drug Free Marshalls Event November 26th, 2005 - Representative and singer
Youth for Human Rights November 19th, 2005 - Representative and Speaker
Hamilton Small Press Fair November 6th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Nike Short Film - Life without soccer October 6th, 2005 - Principals
Eden Mills Writers Festival September 11th, 2005 - CFP Representative
Great Outdoors Poetry Festival September 4th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Brighton Federation of Poets August 20th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Burlington Art Centre August 7th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Roots Kids photo shoot July 28th, 2005 - Principals
Brampton Library - July 20th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Youth for Human Rights - July 17th, 2005 - Youth Representative speaker
Milton Federation of Poets - May 27th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Art Show - May 26th, 2005 - Artwork and live appearance
Oakville Federation of Poets - May 19th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Chapters/Indigo - April 22nd, 2005 - Book signing
Commercial Spec Shoot - April 1st, 2005 - Principal
US National Energy commercialMarch 24th, 2005 - Principal
Trump Unauthorized The Movie March 22nd, 2005 - Principal actor
West Oaks School March 15th, 2005 - Live appearance and reading
Heart to Hands Gallery Show March 4th & 5th - ArtWork and live appearance
PSA - CN Commercial March 1st, 2005 - Principal
Burlington Legion February 22nd, 2005 - Speach appearance
The Ontario Poetry Society February 13th, 2005 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Artists for a Better World February 6th, 2005 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Burlington Art Centre February 6th, 2005 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Espress Yourself Cafe January 21st, 2005 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Timothy's World Cafe January 20th, 2005 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Burlington Art Centre January 9th, 2005 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Milton Mayor's Levee January 1st, 2005 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Espress Yourself Cafe Nov. 19th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Burlington Art Centre - Nov. 14th, 2004 - Featured poet
Milton Champion Newspaper - Dave Repchuk - FASM President wins 5 major art awards
Artists for a Better World - Toronto - Oct. 23, 2004 - Live Appearance & Poetry reading
Education Matters - Oct. 22, 2004 - Interview with Tracy
Canadian Authors Association - Oct. 21, 2004 - Presenter and Panel
speaker for marketing your self-published book
Kilbride Public School Oct. 19, 2004 - Poetry and its importance to children
Williams Pub Cafe Oct. 18th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
North Halton Compass Newspaper - Canadian Federation of Poets & Milton events - Oct. 14
Espress Yourself Cafe Oct. 15th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Williams Pub Cafe Sept. 20th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Espress Yourself Cafe Sept. 17th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Celebrity Centre International - Los Angeles AFBW Arts Festival Sept.30-Oct.3rd, 2004
& Poetry reading, and presenter for Young Artists of the Year
Eden Mills Writers Festival Sept. 12th, 2004 - CFP Participation
The Ontario Poetry Society Cambridge Event Aug. 15th, 2004 - Live Appearance & Poetry reading
Burlington Art Centre August 8th, 2004 - Live Appearance & Poetry reading
Espress Yourself Cafe July 23rd, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Espress Yourself Cafe May 28th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Indigo Burlington May 15th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry presentation
Kilbride School May 12th, 2004 - Tracy teaches poetry
Espress Yourself Cafe April 15th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry reading
Lee Academy April 6th, 2004 - Tracy talks to Grade 7s
Chapters London March 28th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry presentation
Chapters Guelph Feb 28th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry presentation
Milton Canadian Champion Feb. 27th, 2004 - Feature story on "The Poetry of Business"
Kilbride Public School February 26, 2004 - Tracy teaches a poetry lesson
Live Radio appearance Tues. Feb 26th, on CFMU "The Artists Lifestyle" with Laura Hollick
Chapters Waterloo Feb 22nd, 2004 -Live appearance & Poetry presentation
Chapters Kitchener Feb 22nd, 2004 -Live appearance & Poetry presentation
Chapters St. Catharines Feb 21st, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry presentation
Chapters Ancaster Feb 20th, 2004 - Live appearance & Poetry presentation
Hamilton Spectator - Feb. 11, 2004 - Feature article on Tracy as a business woman
Milton Champion - Author Focus on Tracy Repchuk
Burlington Post - Book Announce
Regina Weese magazine book review - Jan 2004
Milton Champion Artist profile on Dave & Tracy Repchuk
North Halton Compass - Jan 2004 Book Review
Hamilton Spectator - Dec 2003 - January 2004 - 9 poems were printed each week from "The Poetry of Business" book
Milton Champion - Profile of Tracy Repchuk - Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year nominee
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