Dorinda Walker's 'Protected by Purpose' Chronicles Her Journey From Drug Dealer to Fortune 50

NEWARK, N.J., June 4, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Minneapolis-based publisher, Timothy and Titus, announced today the release of “Protected by Purpose, How the Transformation from Despair and Hopelessness Can Lead to an Extraordinary Life” from motivational speaker and corporate executive, Dorinda Walker. Walker, who is currently a Vice President for a Fortune 50 Company, overcame the trials of dysfunctional childhood, domestic abuse and her own mental health issues to become an inspirational community change agent and an award-winning business leader. The book is currently on sale and available through Amazon.com.

In the book, her first, Walker gives a dramatic of her life story and provides the success secrets that allowed her to transition from a path to prison as a teenager to becoming one of the fastest rising brands in corporate America. She tackles issues that affect many individuals today. Being born into a dysfunctional family, battling addiction and its consequences on the family, mental illness, domestic violence, overcoming low self-esteem, and her father’s battle with A.I.D.S. Walker experienced challenges that could stop many in their tracks, but instead, it served as a catalyst to success for her.

Walker has also launched an international empowerment tour titled, “The Protected by Purpose Empowerment Experience”, which includes various thought leaders, subject matter experts and celebrities who discuss the topics highlighted in Walker’s book to raise awareness and to provide inspirational stories of encouragement and hope for individuals who may be struggling to overcome adversity.

“I want the people who read my book and who attend my empowerment experience to see that no matter how bad their life-circumstances are, they still have the power within to change it all,” says “Protected by Purpose” author Dorinda Walker. “My message is about the power of transformation, and through this book, I hope to especially inspire those who have lost all hope. I am living proof that you can turn your trials into triumphs!”

From a drug dealer on the streets to a corporate executive, Walker transformed her life and now serves as a role model, mentor and inspiration to all who encounter her thought-provoking messages that challenge the status quo.

“At Timothy and Titus, we’re always on the lookout for passionate authors who have incredible and uniquely human stories to tell,” says Scott Petinga, founder of the book’s publisher, Timothy and Titus. “To witness Dorinda’s rise from an oppressive childhood to corporate vice president and then motivational speaker is simply incredible. We knew we had to help get her story out to a larger audience.”

As with all books published by Timothy and Titus, proceeds from the sales of Walker’s book will follow the publisher’s revolutionary 3/3/3 model in which a third of the proceeds will be split between a charity of the author’s choosing and The Fairy Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to forging lasting memories for adults with life-threatening medical conditions. Walker has chosen the Real Beauty Real Women/Break The Cycle Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids non-profits and shelters that are breaking the cycle of violence, poverty, homelessness, and domestic abuse, as her charity.

Quotes from Readers

Claudia Chan, Entrepreneur, Author, Empowerment Speaker and Founder of the award-winning global leadership conference, S.H.E. Summit:
“In a time when preventable tragedies continue to permeate our culture, Protected by Purpose is an important book for our times to show how people can transform the most impossible difficult upbringing or experiences into positive lives and impact through faith. Dorinda Walker's life story is nothing short of miraculous and reading her book will provide readers with powerful lessons of resilience, courage and transformation.”

Ed Gordon, Award-Winning Journalist:
“Dorinda’s is a story of triumph, redemption, forgiveness and transformation.  In these pages, she tells how she overcame tremendous odds and rose to become a success and an agent of change. Her story is sure to give readers hope and inspiration!”

Rev. Dr. Deforest B. Soaries, Jr., Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Author:
“Dorinda Walker is both a mystery and a genius. The mystery is that she was able to transcend all the obstacles that normally function as barriers to achievement and success. She was born into circumstances that gave her every reason to fail but refused to do so. The genius is that she navigated the turbulence of a troubled young life and used every negative experience as preparation and training for major corporate success. Now she shares the intimate details by exposing the details of her story to the world. And the moral of this amazing story is this: If Dorinda Walker can do what she has done, anyone can do anything!”  

Manny Ruiz, Founder of Hispanicize Media Group:
“Dorinda’s story of triumph, despite the difficult obstacles she faced early in life, is not only inspiring, but a great testament to the power of love, faith and forgiveness!”

Alfred Edmond, Jr., Senior Vice President/ Executive Editor at Large, Black Enterprise:
“Protected by Purpose is one of the best books I’ve read so far in 2018, and the most unflinchingly honest, by far!”

About Dorinda Walker

Dorinda Walker is an award-winning Fortune 50 corporate executive, change agent, empowerment speaker, and community advocate. Having successfully risen above a traumatic childhood, Dorinda helps others find ways to overcome adversity in their own lives and become actively engaged participants in the communities from which they come. “Protected by Purpose” is her first book. For more information visit: DorindaWalker.com

About Timothy and Titus:

Named after Saint Paul’s most devout disciples, Timothy and Titus is a Minneapolis-based book publisher that focuses on spreading the great content from passionate, one-of-a-kind, authors over multiple channels. Like the disciples it’s named after, Timothy & Titus discovers what is good in others and changes what is not. It was founded by The Scott Petinga Group.