Meet the Founder
The Light Media & Publishing Group was founded on a simple belief:
Stories have the power to shape the future.
For more than four decades, Louis Cattaruzza has built businesses, launched entrepreneurial ventures, spoken before
audiences, written books, and explored one central question:
What truly helps people live more meaningful and satisfying lives?
That question became the foundation for The Light Media & Publishing Group.
LMPG was created to discover, develop, and distribute books, films, documentaries, educational programs, podcasts, and digital media that elevate the human conversation.
Its purpose is not simply to publish content.
It is to publish work that moves people to think more deeply, care more generously, and contribute more meaningfully to the world around them.
Louis believes that every creator possesses the ability to influence the future.
When talented people are united by shared values, meaningful ideas can reach millions and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Today, LMPG is assembling a community of authors, filmmakers, educators, entrepreneurs, media professionals, investors, advisors, and creative collaborators who share that vision.
Together they are building more than a publishing company.
They are building an organization dedicated to proving that meaningful media can be both commercially successful and socially significant.
The future of LMPG will never belong to one individual.
It will belong to every person who chooses to contribute their talent, experience, and imagination to a mission larger than themselves.
If that vision resonates with you, we invite you to explore the opportunities to become part of The Light Media & Publishing Group.
Building Businesses
Throughout my career, I have been driven by the challenge of transforming ideas into organizations that create lasting value. Every business I have founded or helped build has reinforced my belief that people, purpose, and integrity are the true foundations of success.
Financial Services
Founded and led an independent broker-dealer that expanded into multiple branch offices across the United States, helping emerging and established companies raise more than $1.5 billion through public and private capital markets.
Internet Media
Founded Worldwide Corporate Network (WCN), one of the early pioneers in online conferences and virtual trade shows, developing innovative ways for businesses to connect and communicate long before virtual events became commonplace.
Healthcare Consulting
Founded Professional Resource Organization (PRO), providing OSHA compliance consulting and workplace safety programs to hospitals and healthcare organizations.
Community Leadership
Served on the boards of several businesses and community organizations, believing that strong businesses have a responsibility to strengthen the communities they serve.
Recognized as the Bayside Times "Man of the Month" for founding The Village Artists, an organization created to bring artists, merchants, and residents together to help restore foot traffic and revitalize the local business district.
Entertainment and Education
Built businesses and educational programs spanning media, publishing, speaking, and entertainment, always with the goal of creating experiences that both engage and inspire people.
Brother Claus LLC
Founded Brother Claus LLC, combining entertainment, public speaking, and educational initiatives. Today, Brother Claus LLC serves as the principal investor in the development of The Light Media & Publishing Group, providing both financial support and intellectual property for its publishing and media projects.
The Light Media & Publishing Group
Founded The Light Media & Publishing Group (LMPG) to bring together authors, filmmakers, educators, artists, technologists, and entrepreneurs who believe meaningful stories can both entertain and contribute to a better future.
