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Meet a Scientologist
TURIN, ITALY •
Danilo Bondo Fradelo changed his viewpoint on the subject of responsibility and suddenly life became a lot more fun. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Danilo Bondo Fradelo found that moving from troubled and uncertain to winning in life took only one small step.
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN •
Scientology confirmed optometrist Todd Staniszewski’s belief in the importance of honor and integrity. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Todd Staniszewski had achieved his goal in life. So why, then, was he so dissatisfied?
CANADA •
How hockey buff Jason McKinnon uses Scientology to win in the game of life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at Scientology.org.
“In a hockey game, you always know where you stand,” says Jason McKinnon.
But when it came to relationships—that was a game the hockey enthusiast could not predict and he certainly couldn’t win. He was really not happy about that state of affairs.
MADRID, SPAIN •
Scientology helped professional golf instructor Faustino Gomez Fernandez perfect his game in the game of life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
In golf, results count. When you hire an instructor, you expect to improve your game. That’s what Scientologist Faustino Gomez Fernando gives his students—that’s what he was looking for himself.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA •
Adventure, help and love are the key to understanding Naz Khan. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Naz Khan thrived on a childhood that took her to seven countries in as many years.
SOUTH AFRICA •
Tim Cooke may look like the typical congenial South African gentleman, but there’s more to the 69-year-old artist than first meets the eye. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Tim Cooke grew up knowing there was something different about him. To begin with, he studied art in school when young men weren’t meant to be artists—it wasn’t the right thing to do.
ISRAEL •
How Itzik Akilov was inspired to get the answers he had long sought in life from Scientology. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“Here. Read a book,” Benjamin Akilov told his inquiring brother.
In 2004, Benjamin had just started studying Scientology and was putting to good use the practical tools he was learning in the family business—a multi-faceted device-production company he ran with his brother Itzik.
ISRAEL •
To Israeli Scientologist Gali Rivlin music is not a pastime—it is a passion. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
In her “Meet a Scientologist” video at Scientology.org, Gali Rivlin of Tel Aviv tells how music has shaped her life.
FLORIDA, USA •
Tony Taylor learned that having the perfect job in the perfect location and being married to the perfect wife was all for the asking. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Sometimes asking the right question can make all the difference in the world.
SOUTH AFRICA •
Scientology restored Heidi Wolfaardt’s happiness and love of life. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
In her “Meet a Scientologist” video on Scientology.org, Heidi Wolfaardt of South Africa tells how Scientology restored her belief in herself.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA •
Finding happiness was a struggle for Byron Yan—until he found Scientology. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
NORWAY •
Norwegian translations executive Trond Samstad turned a serious problem into a serious success. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Scientologist Trond Samstad is intent—professionally and personally.
ISRAEL •
How cosmetologist Helga Rekanati uses Scientology to work everyday miracles. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“Yes, it works, I thought to myself, but let’s see when it stops,” Helga Rekanati says of the administrative technology she began using in her cosmetology business. “And then it never did.”
NORWAY •
Scientology helped Norwegian Scientologist Rasmus Lossius make work and family life a pleasure. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
The calm, friendly atmosphere in his “Meet a Scientologist” video at www.scientology.org is characteristic of the way Rasmus C. Lossius lives his life. But before Scientology, he says he was quick-tempered and short-sighted.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Mikkel Jørck is following in the tradition of his grandfather who helped bring Scientology to Denmark and his parents who are both Scientologists. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Third-generation Danish Scientologist Mikkel Jørck is raising his children with Scientology principles and raising the bar on the quality of life for his family and community.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Scientologist Matt Sharp has the self-confidence that comes from understanding how to deal with challenges in life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Matt Sharp always worked hard and played to win. But right after college he struck out over a problem he simply couldn’t handle.
“I was an able guy,” says Sharp, 27, “but life threw me this curve and it caught me unprepared.”
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Melissa Wattman lives a life of miracles—those she experienced herself and those she creates in the lives of others. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Melissa Wattman was not expected to see her ninth birthday. Diagnosed with leukemia, she regained the will to live through Scientology, and recovered.
GREAT BRITAIN •
Nearly dying of alcohol and drug abuse when he was 21, Thai boxing champion Pete Dwan today helps kids lead drug-free lives. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Twenty-five years ago Pete Dwan nearly died of alcohol and drug abuse. Now he is dedicated to helping kids decide to live drug-free.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Marlene Cabenda was a trusted and admired human rights lawyer and insurance executive, yet she knew something was missing—until she found Scientology. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
When Marlene Cabenda sets her mind to do something, the results are remarkable.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL •
To Scientologist Tomer Vered of Tel Aviv, Israel, nothing beats raising the spirits of an entire group through music. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Tel Aviv native Tomer Vered is fluent in the universal language—music.
The Israeli’s video at www.scientology.org shows Vered “hard at work”—rocking out as a disc jockey at a local concert.