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Meet a Scientologist
FRANCE •
Making it as a comedian was no joke. But Scientology helped French standup comic Meddy Allaf succeed in the business. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CALIFORNIA •
Scientologist Jasmine Quaranto won’t take “no” for an answer. Told she was “too young,” she went right ahead and opened her La Canada Flintridge, California, beauty salon. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“The best part of being a hairdresser is making people feel good about themselves,” says Jasmine Quaranto.
NEW YORK •
Scientology helped Phil Hargrow, New York City subway engineer, come to terms with his grief and help others. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
If you are one of 5 million people who daily ride the New York City subway system, Scientologist Phil Hargrow may be more important to you than you know.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA •
Exuberant and full of life, Melissa Schiliro loves working at the family hairdressing salon in Sydney, Australia, where she goes out of her way to help her clients get as much out of life as she does. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“People tell their hairdresser things they won’t even tell their friends,” says Melissa Schiliro.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN •
In a foreign country, unable to read or write, Kalindi Engle overcame enormous obstacles to her happiness and success. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
“Where I grew up, girls didn’t go to school,” says Kalindi Engle. “I always wanted to study, but I couldn’t learn to read and write.”
DETROIT, MICHIGAN •
Scientology helped chef Don Engle increase his energy and improve his outlook in life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
Whether preparing a perfect sauce, dishing out 2,500 meals a day at the Detroit Athletic Club, or creating a fresh nuance to a classic pasta dish, chef Don Engle adds a pound of energy and a pinch of optimism to everything he does.
SOUTH AFRICA •
Traveling around the world, when Rob Gwilliam got to South Africa he found a new career, a new religion and a new life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA •
Star basketball player and scholar-athlete in high school and college, Julia Allender has translated her talent into a stellar career, winning California Community College Athletic Association Coast Conference “Coach of the Year.”
Head coach of the undefeated women’s college basketball team, and 2010 California Community College Athletic Association Coast Conference Coach of the Year, Scientologist Julia Allender knows what it takes to win.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA •
Scientologist Brad Symington has a dream job. Whether skimming the waves or soaring above them the kitesurfing virtuoso has transformed his passion into his profession. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at Scientology.org
BERLIN, GERMANY •
Heike Vierheilig of Berlin knew something in herself sometimes prevented her own happiness and success. Through Scientology, she found and overcame her “inner enemy.” Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
HUNGARY •
Gregor Gáll’s spiritual awareness is reflected in his art. Watch his video on Scientology.org, one in a series of over 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos in which Scientologists talk about the application of Scientology to their lives.
In a video featured on the new Scientology Video Channel at Scientology.org, Hungarian sculptor Gregor Gáll speaks of Scientology as an essential part of life.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Adrienne Burton talks about the promise life holds, thanks to what she’s learned in Scientology. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.Scientology.org.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
David Wagner, DDS, uses communication skill gained through Scientology to turn the “dreaded” dental visit into a pleasant experience for his patients. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA •
Aaron Kyro makes the most difficult skateboarding moves seem easy. Greater belief in himself increased his ability in his sport. As his self-confidence and self-esteem improved through Scientology, so did his skateboarding skill. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org
HUNGARY •
Scientology helped football coach Ferenc Meszaros take control of his temper and his life. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
In a video featured on the new Scientology Video Channel at www.scientology.org, Ferenc Meszaros tells how Scientology helped him move his life in the right direction.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Betsy Phillips overcame the grief of her mother’s death through Dianetics and Scientology. Her profile is one of 150 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
In a video featured on the new Scientology Video Channel at www.scientology.org, Betsy Phillips’ happiness fills the screen. There is no vestige of the grief that consumed her for many years.
SWEDEN •
Derek Quinn has three passions—his family, his garden and helping in times of need. But that was not always the case. Watch his video on Scientology.org, one in a series of “Meet a Scientologist” videos in which Scientologists talk about the application of Scientology to their lives.
AUSTRALIA •
In her “Meet a Scientologist” video, Clare Trafford shares her belief that education should empower children to accomplish their dreams. Her profile is one of 150 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
AUSTRALIA •
This Melbourne, Australia, art and framing gallery director loves to create exactly the right effect for his clients. Watch his “Meet a Scientologist” video on the Scientology website.
A 25-year veteran of the art business, Bernie Lowenstein describes himself as a “typical Aussie renegade” who loves good food, good coffee and creating things with his hands.
AUSTRALIA •
Paul Ceberano, an accomplished black belt in Goju Karate, develops confidence, discipline and self-reliance in his students. He speaks of his love for his pupils and his art in a video in the “Meet a Scientologist” section of the Scientology website.
Paul Ceberano, Shihan (Master) of the Ceberano Martial Arts Academy in Melbourne, Australia, is the eldest son of Karate legend Tino Ceberano, founder of the International Goju Karate School.