Brigitte Bartley Sawyer is a multifaceted entrepreneur, nutrition and life coach. As the bestselling author of The Energy of Happiness, Creating Space and Signs, Brigitte has shared her journey with nutrition, mindset, spiritual growth, and breathwork for over 18 years. Her work continues to inspire thousands around the world through her authentic voice, visionary leadership, and heart-led connection.
Hi, I’m BRIGITTE BARTLEY, founder of
Illumin8 Your Life, LLC
After graduating from a private liberal arts girls college, I began my career as a Human Resource Manager for an automotive manufacturing company, where I worked for five years. While I truly loved the fast-paced energy of the corporate world, everything shifted when I became a mother. After the birth of my first son in 2001, I made the decision to step away from the office—and I never looked back. My second son arrived in 2002, and my third in 2005. From that moment on, I knew the traditional office walls were no longer where I was meant to be. Being a mom to my three boys has always been my greatest motivation and most important role.
For 13 years, I devoted myself to full-time motherhood. Then in May 2011, I launched a home-based business that gave me the freedom to create my own schedule, be present for school pickups, field trips, and travel the world with my sons—everywhere from NYC and LA to San Diego, the Bahamas, Cabo, and Israel.
That business became the channel for my lifelong passion for holistic nutrition and fitness. I built a global organization through network marketing, which now includes over 112,000 associates across five countries. My love for supporting small business also led me into social media marketing, where I’ve worked with clients all across the U.S. And my passion for people and sales guided me to become a licensed real estate agent with Blackstream Christie's International.
Today, I continue to wear many hats—but at the heart of it all is connection, growth, and purpose. I’m also proud to co-own Sawyer Business Group with my husband, Tony Sawyer, where I serve as Chief People Officer, supporting our corporate staff and store managers while also cultivating a strong company culture.
Empowering Connection
Brigitte has an extraordinary gift for connecting with people in a real, heart-centered way. Whether she’s coaching, leading retreats, or building a global business, she naturally sees and brings out the best in others. Her ability to empower, encourage, and create meaningful relationships is at the core of everything she touches.
Visionary Leadership
Brigitte blends intuition with strategy—seeing both the big picture and the soul of a project. She leads with purpose and passion, not just pushing forward but inspiring others to come with her. From building a global network marketing team to co-owning a business with her husband and serving as Chief People Officer, she’s a force of aligned leadership rooted in love.
Authentic Expression
Whether it’s through her bestselling books, social content, speaking engagements, or retreats, Brigitte’s voice is her power. She has a gift for translating life experience, spiritual growth, and holistic wisdom into words that heal, guide, and ignite joy. Her storytelling is authentic, uplifting, and always deeply human.
“FINDING YOURSELF” IS ACTUALLY RETURNING
TO YOURSELF. AN UNLEARNING, A REMEMBERING
WHO YOU WERE BEFORE THE WORLD
GOT ITS HAND ON YOU.”
— Amen Emily
It took me months, YEARS, to discover true inner peace. Healing started as I began to get radically honest with myself and going inward. Going inward was like a personal revival. I started learning so much about myself but also the human mind and the science of meditation. In my latest collaborative book, I candidly share a glimpse of my personal journey in how I created space for healing and self love, from practicing meditation to travel retreats and the simple act of daily movement. Each have played a significant role in my own journey to healing and self. love.
Are you called to a transformative journey towards holistic well-being and personal growth? Join me as we explore the power of meditation, plant medicine, and the subconscious mind. I offer personalized plant medicine facilitation to help you deconstruct social programming, heal from past traumas, and awaken your inner potential.
Coaching is now open.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Brigitte is an amazing leader and trainer. She is a very knowledgable entrepreneur, and she freely shares her knowledge with everyone, setting them up for success. She inspires me each day, and I have really enjoyed working with her. I highly recommend working with Brigitte. ”
— MICHELLE B., COLUMBIA, SC
“I am a firm believer that 'when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.' This is exactly how I feel about the way Brigitte showed up in my life as a mentor and friend. She has a unique ability to be able to deliver the exact message that is required in a very direct but also sincere manner. I have worked with Brigitte one on one, heard her train online, as well as attended a workshop in which she was a keynote speaker, and I'm always impressed and inspired by her. She is an outstanding example of a strong and successful woman, mother and friend.”
— ALLISON S., ST AUGISTINE, FL
“Brigitte is an amazingly dynamic person. Her passion for life and ability to transform lives is like no other. She is an exceptional business woman and entrepreneur who is passionate to share her knowledge with others.”