In 2009, Brett Blumenthal was laid off from a job she really didn't enjoy all that much. Coming from a background in architecture and the management consulting industries, Brett used to secretly hope she'd be laid off. Why would anyone wish such a thing — especially in this economy? Well, it's simple. Brett knew if she stayed put, she'd stay unhappy. When that day in 2009 came, she saw it as a chance to do something on her own — reinventing her career and herself.
Brett's next step was to invest all of her time and energy into a passion she'd played in during her corporate days but had not focused on to the extent that she wanted to. By starting sheerbalance.com, she is now aiming to help individuals live happier, healthier lives. So far in addition to the website, Brett has written two books (her third, "A Whole New You: Six Steps to Ignite Change for Your Best Life" will be released Dec. 31) and has served as a speaker and television segment guest on the topics of health and well-being.
Brett, a firm believer in a strong work/life balance also believes we should always be evolving. As she puts it, "If I’m not changing or doing something new, I know I’m not growing and eventually, I get bored."