Brett Blumenthal earned her bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Cornell University. She is a WELCOA-certified wellness ex­pert and AFAA-certified fitness instructor who previously taught at Cornell, Gold’s Gym, and Bally Total Fitness. Two decades of ex­perience in the wellness industry and over ten years of experience in management consulting inspired her to found Sheer Balance in 2007, and most recently, the Healthy Road Warrior in 2010, both with the goal of helping people find balance and health easily, naturally, and sustainably. She is a regular guest speaker at con­ferences, expos, and wellness centers around the world and con­sults with individuals, corporations, and wellness organizations on business strategy, health, and wellness. Her writing is regularly featured on such popular websites as Yahoo!, Shine from Yahoo!, Divine Caroline, Intent, Wellsphere, Tonic, and Gather. She has received numerous awards for Sheer Balance and her influential blogging.