Both James and his wife, Steph, have overcome the deepest darkest moments of their lives to create amazing lives. Fast forward 15 years, after many ups and downs and a lot of hard work, they recently sold their tech company, one of the world’s largest construction software companies! They have created a personal evolution company called Powerful U, along with producing a film, book, and assessment to help others transform their lives through evolving their Perceptions.  The book is titled Perception: Seeing is Not Believing and it's available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble's websites.  

James and Steph’s journey of transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. Before they met 15 years ago, both of their lives had hit rock bottom. They were both financially, emotionally, and spiritually bankrupt. Life had beaten them down and shattered their self-esteem. At the lowest point in their lives, they met and were united by a shared vision of creating and becoming more. They started the only place they could by working on themselves and helping each other grow. They challenged each other every step of the way, and never settled.

Shortly after meeting, Steph wrote James’ first resume and taught him how to send an email. This began James’ unlikely career in technology. Around this time, they also started a family. Fast forward fifteen years, after many ups and downs and a lot of hard work, Steph and James recently sold their tech company, one of the world’s largest construction software companies. They now have five beautiful children and live an extraordinary life. Through this journey of self-creation, they developed a personal philosophy centered around perception. They believe perception, more than any other factor, will determine how someone’s life will turn out. James and Steph started Powerful U as their way to give back to the world.  

Their mission is to provide a roadmap for people to master their perceptions and their emotions to become the conscious creators of their lives. According to James and Steph, “Everything you see and experience is determined by your perception, and your emotions give your life the only meaning it has.”

James and Steph Purpura are seekers who find the state of humanity inadequate. They believe the unrealized potential of the individual is both the source and solution to this problem. Their goal is to inspire fellow seekers to tap into their unlimited potential, through a personalized combination of philosophy, science, technology, and community.

Joel Franco tells compelling stories with an elegant voice, a crisp Italian sensibility and beautiful pictures. Franco’s experience, vision and intensity bring leadership, heart, and an eye for detail to his films. His understanding of the human condition and his passion for authenticity combine to create artistic, highly commercial works that draw the audience in and make them feel. Franco’s genuine desire to protect the integrity of each story and to bring out the best in the actors and crew have made him a trusted source for getting the job done. Colleagues trust his refreshing character and understand that he is a man of commitment and does what he says he will do, when he says he will do it.



Joel Franco was born in Italy and came to the United States in his late teens where he quickly immersed himself in American culture and film. According to Franco, “I have always admired American films. The American school of acting has a long history of producing great actors and I wanted to be a part of the world of film–a place where captivating stories are unveiled. The creation of film plays into my strengths: I love that magic is the result of the creative process. There must be passion to nurture the momentum of the story. And one must have intense focus to get the job done.” 



Influenced by American filmmaker Sidney Lumet for his vigorous storytelling and Italian director Robert Rossellini for his social realism, Franco is dedicated to staying true to the story in a fast paced, realistic and refined style. 



In 2006, Franco partnered with Solidaris LLC to found Chesapeake Films, LLC. Chesapeake Films has option agreements to produce several feature films and plans to produce two features per year in-house and to collaborate with established film companies for additional opportunities.



Joel Franco is a graduate of University of Maryland/Baltimore, a graduate of the USC-Universal Producing and Directing Program, and holds an M.F.A. in film production from the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

joelfranco@youthsports-themovie.com

BETH FORTENBERRY is the bestselling author of SLAM DUNK – The True Story of Basketball’s FirstOlympic Gold Medal Teamand an award-winning writer-producer in Los Angeles.  She got her Actors Equity card when she was 19 and her Screen Actors Guild card at 21. To make ends meet, she worked as a Playboy Bunny in New York.  She’s a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and faithfully votes for the Emmys.  She and her husband are Newlywed champs and went on to be Goldywedchamps twice!  They are living happily even after 30 years of marriage.  She has two children, a stepson, a grandson and a miniature Yorkie.  She loves her life, ballroom dancing and sports!

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L I V I N G S T O N

"CHIP" DOUGLAS ON THE VERY POPULAR

"MY THREE SONS"  TV SERIES 

TELEVISION'S SECOND-LONGEST RUNNING SITUATION-COMEDY

FROM 1960-1972 AND A TOTAL OF 380 EPISODES

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STANLEY LIVINGSTON, can already boast a career of fifty-eight years in the entertainment industry - including a phenomenal twelve year run as "CHIP DOUGLAS" on one of television's most popular and durable series, MY THREE SONS. The series is television's second-longest running situation-comedy and has been broadcast continuously for 53 years! The Emmy nominated and Golden Globe winning show debuted in 1960 and ran through 1972. A total of 380 Episodes were produced. 

Following its prime time run, "My Three Sons" immediately went into syndication where it aired daily for the next thirteen years.  In 1985, NICKELODEON began airing the vintage black and white episodes of "My Three Sons" several times a day. The show became a smash hit with a whole new younger generation. "My Three Sons" helped launch the TV LAND Network in 1995.  "My Three Sons" has also aired on THE FAMILY CHANNEL, THE FAMILY NET CHANNEL, as well as HALLMARK'S - THE  ODYSSEY CHANNEL. 

"My Three Sons" is also seen internationally in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and in many countries in Europe.  

"My Three Sons" currently airs daily on the ME-TV NETWORK.