PRESS RELEASES
Meet a Scientologist

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—JOANIE SIGAL, BRINGS EVERYTHING SHE’S GOT TO THE STAGE OF LIFE

CLEARWATER, FLORIDASATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011

If all the world’s a stage, Joanie Sigal delivers a stellar performance in every role she plays.

An actress/singer, businesswoman and community activist, Joanie Sigal puts Scientology to use in every facet of her life.

Sigal was in college when she first heard about Scientology.

“I was a drama major at the University of Hawaii,” she says. “I was also taking a class in religion, and one day a Scientologist presented a talk about the fundamentals of Scientology. What struck me was the emphasis placed on communication.”

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—TIFFANY CONDON YORK LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

CLEARWATER, FLORIDATHURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011

Tiffany Condon York feels it was her background in Scientology that made it easy to make things work for her in life.

At 28, Tiffany York née Condon is happy in her work, in her marriage—in life. But when she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis at age 15, the odds were slim that she would live to see this happen.

“I had been in a coma in the hospital for 2 1/2 days,” she says. “The doctors were worried that if I ever woke up I would be badly brain damaged and unable to function.”

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—PATIENCE FREEMAN, BRINGING THE GIFT OF OPPORTUNITY TO THE CHILDREN OF WESTERN AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICAWEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011

Through Scientology, Patience Freeman found the key to accomplishing her purpose—to help the children of her native Ghana and all of Western Africa. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

They know her by her yellow T-shirt, her smile, and her help—Patience Freeman and her husband Bright lead the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour through Western Africa.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—BEFORE DIANETICS, GRANT GANNON’S CAREER IN MUSIC WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION

UNITED STATESMONDAY, MAY 16, 2011

Panic attacks used to leave Grant Gannon helpless. Thanks to Dianetics, now they are a thing of the past. His profile is one of more than 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—HOW CHURLYA WURFEL CREATED VOLUNTEER MINISTER PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIASATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011

Scientologist Churlya Wurfel is determined to make Scientology assist technology broadly available to those in need. Her profile is one of more than 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—ADRIANA CLARIZIO DIDN’T WANT TO PUT UP WITH “THE WAY THINGS ARE”

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEYTHURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011

For Adriana Clarizio, disagreeing was the first step in changing things. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

There was nothing particularly wrong with her life—but for Adriana Clarizio “not too bad” was not good enough.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—BEAUTY SALON OWNER LOVES MAKING PEOPLE LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GREAT

TAIWANWEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011

Scientologist Natasha Lin of Pingtong, Taiwan, takes pleasure in training her staff and designing exactly the right hairstyle for her customers. Her profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—HOW CINDY GAINSFORTH TURNED HER LIFE AROUND

USATUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011

Scientologist Cindy Gainsforth neé Chu achieved her true potential through Scientology. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Cindy Gainsforth knew she had some problems, but she had no idea how to remedy them.

“I graduated from high school as a barely passing student. I couldn’t get accepted into college. I had a lot of difficulty writing and speaking clearly,” she says.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—AUBREY PAGE EMBARKING ON A NEW CHAPTER IN LIFE

SAN FRANCISCOMONDAY, MAY 2, 2011

With the birth of her first child, Scientologist Aubrey Page reflects on the way her own parents helped her choose a positive direction for her life. Her profile is one of more than 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available at www.scientology.org.

It is not always easy being a parent.

Scientologist Aubrey Page, a new mother, well remembers how she tried her own parents’ patience and put their parenting skills to the test when she was 16.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—THE LEAD LAD—IAN CLARKSON

UNITED KINGDOMSUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011

Trumpet player, singer and bandleader of the Jive Aces, the UK's No.1 Jive and Swing Band, often referred to as the Lads from London, Ian Clarkson has been a Scientologist for nearly two decades. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

A beautiful Italian girl in the front row at a one of his concerts caught Ian Clarkson’s eye. And he soon learned something about her that was even more striking than her good looks.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—SCIENTOLOGY HELPED PEDRO PRADO REGAIN THE JOY IN LIVING

USATHURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011

Scientology helped Pedro Prado transform a life of anxiety to one of joy, love and personal pride. His profile is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Eight years ago, Pedro Prado hit a crisis in his life, and the future looked bleak.

“I felt I didn’t have time for anything, and I was completely and constantly overwhelmed,” says Prado.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—CROSS-COUNTRY RUN TO END YOUTH VIOLENCE, DRUGS AND CRIME

USATUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011

In his run across America to promote The Way to Happiness, Scientologist John Radich was bolstered all along the way by the beauty of the country and the new friends he made.

Just as the sun was setting on November 23, 2010, an elated if exhausted 56-year-old man with the wiry build of a long-distance runner dashed across the Atlantic City boardwalk, down the steps, and onto the sand.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—JOHN FORDHAM OF THE JIVE ACES SWINGS SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH LIFE

UNITED KINGDOMSUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011

John Fordham, a founding member of the Jive Aces, the UK's No. 1 jive and swing band, has been with the group since 1989 and is still going strong. The Jive Aces video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

“What brought the Jive Aces together was the uplifting music and our passion for it,” says founding member John Fordham. “We did it because it was so much fun.”

For Fordham, music has been a lifelong affair.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—ACTOR BOB CASO CALMLY NAVIGATES HIS WAY IN A HIGH-STRESS INDUSTRY

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011

Bob Caso wasn’t always as mellow as he is today, but Scientology helped him deal with his anger and increase his understanding and care for others. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Actor Bob Caso noticed something strange about a fellow performer in Las Vegas in 1995—that the fellow wasn’t strange.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—ANNA KOSKA, CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO TO SAVE LIVES

UNITED KINGDOMFRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011

Scientologist Anna Koska and three other mothers from the United Kingdom climbed the highest mountain in Africa to save lives.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—THE SCIENTOLOGY WEDDING OF OWEN YORK AND TIFFANY CONDON

CLEARWATER, FLORIDATHURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011

Owen York and Tiffany Condon were married in a Scientology wedding ceremony. Based on fundamental Scientology principles, applying the wedding vows can ensure a happy and successful relationship. York’s video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—STEPHEN BLOWS: THE TRUE WORTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL IS HOW MUCH HE CAN HELP

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICAWEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011

What is important to Scientologist Stephen Blows is to help the people of his beloved Cape Town, South Africa. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Stephen Blows became a Scientologist when he realized Scientology would enable him to fulfill his purpose—to help others.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—KIM PAYNE, STANDING UP FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

FLORIDATUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011

Kim Payne volunteers at the annual St. Petersburg Human Rights Walkathon to raise awareness of human rights abuses. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—BEING THE MOTHER OF AN AMAZING CHILD

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIAMONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011

Magaera Fagan is many things to many people, but most important to her—she’s a mother. Her video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

If there were a contest to find the perfect son, Magaera Fagan is sure her son Jett would win.

Full Story »

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST—JIVE ACES’ KEN SMITH PLAYS SECOND FIDDLE TO NONE—BASS FIDDLE THAT IS

UNITED KINGDOMSATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011

Scientology helped double bass player Ken Smith turn his theme song from “You’re Driving me Crazy” to “What a Wonderful World.” His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.

Imagine waking up each day knowing you will be doing exactly what you love to do. Then imagine this seven days a week for 21 years.

Full Story »

prev ... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... next