Tonya Fitzpatrick, a travel expert, award-winning broadcaster, and “recovering attorney,” is prominently featured in the dynamic new book This Is NOT the Career I Ordered: Empowering Strategies from Women Who Recharged, Reignited, and Reinvented Their Careers. Authored by career development expert and Huffington Post blogger, Caroline Dowd-Higgins, this book is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to transform their professional life.

This Is NOT the Career I Ordered opens with an intimate account of Caroline Dowd-Higgins’ own emotional career transition. This powerful introduction sets the stage for the inspiring stories that follow. Among these narratives is the remarkable journey of Tonya Fitzpatrick, who, along with other extraordinary women, shares her personal experiences and soul-searching insights on the path to career fulfillment. Each story in the book is rich with motivational action steps designed to empower and energize readers to successfully reignite and reinvent their careers. Tonya’s journey is a testament to the possibility of professional reinvention at any age, regardless of educational background or competencies.

This book is more than just a collection of stories; it is part self-help manual, part inspiration, and a valuable resource for anyone contemplating a professional change. This Is NOT the Career I Ordered provides practical guidance on how to honor your passions, discover your strengths, and navigate your transformational journey with humble confidence. It serves as a true “first stop” for anyone on the journey towards career transition.

Tonya Fitzpatrick is a distinguished figure in the travel industry, known for her work as an award-winning broadcaster, attorney, author, and media travel expert. She is the executive producer and co-host of the multi-award-winning World Footprints podcast and the CEO of  World Footprints LLC. World Footprints is dedicated to celebrating responsible travel, culture, and heritage, and it fosters global citizenship through its engaging and educational programming. Tonya’s contributions to the travel community and her inspirational career story make her a perfect fit for this empowering book.

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