About the Book - Now Available

The Book & eBook are now available on Amazon and Kindle

When the world of work changes overnight, where do you begin again? 


Redefined is my story and the story of countless professionals, learning how to rebuild purpose and confidence after job loss in the age of artificial intelligence and economic upheaval. It's part memoir, part guide, and all heart. It's a roadmap for anyone ready to turn uncertainty into opportunity and redefine what success looks like now.

Job loss isn't new. But in today's world, it just feels different. Corporate downsizing, economic instability, and the rapid rise of AI have created a perfect storm of disruption that's reshaping careers everywhere. For many mid-career professionals, that means confronting something we were never really taught to handle: what happens when your career ends before you're ready. 

I've been there. When I unexpectedly lost my job in early 2025, it felt like the floor dropped out from under me. After years of building a career I loved, I was suddenly forced to ask myself who I was without my job. At first, I rushed to fill the void, but later made a choice to slow down, reflect, and rebuild on purpose. 

That decision became Redefined: Finding Purpose and Power
After Job Loss Amid AI Disruption and Market Uncertainty. 

In Redefined, I share my personal journey of resilience along with the voices of others navigating similar transitions. Together, we explore how to rediscover identity and purpose in a world where stability often feels out of reach. 

This isn't a "how-to" manual. It's a conversation, a companion, and a guide for anyone standing at a professional crossroads. Whether you've been laid off, burnt out, graduating from college, or simply feel like the ground has shifted beneath your feet, Redefined will help you Reflect on what happened, Reset your mindset, and Reimagine your next chapter. 

No matter where you are in your career or how you arrived at this moment, Redefined will meet you there. Because losing a job doesn't mean losing yourself. Sometimes, it's the invitation to begin again, write a new story, and rediscover what truly drives you. 

Author's Note 

I wrote Redefined in the stillness after everything fell apart. The kind of quiet that's heavy and uncertain, but it was also where I found my voice again. 

Writing this book helped me turn fear into focus. It reminded me that resilience isn't about bouncing back to who you were; it's about evolving into who you're meant to become. This book was also written for you. I see you. You're not starting over from scratch. You're starting over from experience. 

And that, my friend, is where your power lives. 

Below is Amplify Publishing Group's Press Release Announcing the Book Launch




Renowned communications strategist offers a road map for reclaiming purpose, confidence, and clarity after unexpected job loss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

BETHESDA, MD; November 18, 2025 – Amplify Publishing is proud to announce the release of

Redefined: Finding Purpose and Power After Job Loss Amid AI Disruption and Market

Uncertainty (Amplify Publishing; Paperback November 18), a timely and deeply human new

book from seasoned communications executive and national spokesperson Cynthia Gutierrez-

White.

As corporate downsizing, political volatility, and accelerating AI adoption reshape the modern

workforce, millions are feeling the shock of sudden job insecurity. For many, it’s more than a

career setback—it’s an emotional rupture. In Redefined, Gutierrez-White brings more than two

decades of crisis communications expertise to the one crisis most professionals never see

coming: losing the job that once defined them.

A former senior communications leader for organizations including Johns Hopkins Medicine,

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, GTB Solutions, and the American Red Cross, Gutierrez-White has

spent her career guiding others through moments of upheaval. But when she lost her own job in

early 2025, she was forced to navigate the uncertainty firsthand. Instead of retreating, she

chose to document the journey—and the result is a companion for anyone facing the same

question: What now?

Blending personal reflection, interviews, and practical exercises, Redefined offers a grounded,

empathetic framework for processing the shock of job loss, rebuilding confidence, and charting

a new direction amid a rapidly shifting labor landscape. This isn’t another hustle-hard, optimize-

everything career manual. It’s a clear-eyed guide rooted in purpose, resilience, and honest self-

assessment.

Whether you’ve been blindsided by a layoff, unsettled by AI’s rapid evolution, or simply sensing

it’s time for a new chapter, Redefined provides the tools to pause, regroup, and move forward

with intention. Gutierrez-White tackles the psychological, financial, and identity-based layers of

job loss, reminding readers that endings—forced or chosen—can be the catalyst for

extraordinary transformation.

Early praise reflects the urgency and power of Gutierrez-White’s message:

“An insightful and inspiring read.” —Mercedes Soler, five-time Emmy and Peabody award winner

“A timely and empathetic companion… practical, heartfelt guidance for turning disruption into newfound purpose.” —Tom Lewis, senior vice president, CSA Group Architects and Engineers

“Grounded, actionable, and deeply human… this book will resonate with anyone facing a career pivot in today’s changing world.” —Lovedeep Saini, PhD, Chief Analytics Officer 

“Both a safety net and a springboard—hope wrapped in honesty.” —Christina Frantom, internal communications lead, Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc.


Redefined is available now wherever books are sold.

To learn more or access the press kit, visit Amplify Publishing Group.

Follow Cynthia Gutierrez-White on LinkedIn at @cgutierrezwhite.




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