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Nov 3
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(Part 1) From Foster Care to Founder: My...

Kristin Assaad
About this episode

In this first episode of the Level Up Podcast, I open up about where it all began — my real story. The one behind the titles, the businesses, and the success.


From growing up in foster care and facing instability at a young age, to building multiple companies, leading communities, and creating a life on my own terms — this episode is about turning pain into purpose and chaos into clarity.


I share how my childhood shaped my drive, how forgiveness became my turning point, and why building a business is never just about strategy — it’s about healing, self-awareness, and ownership.


If you’ve ever felt like your past was too heavy to build from — this one’s for you.


✨ Listen to hear:

•⁠ ⁠How I went from survival mode to building a mission-driven life

•⁠ ⁠What “Leveling Up” truly means beyond success

•⁠ ⁠Why inner work is the foundation of every founder’s journey


🎙 Hosted by Kristin Assaad — Danish business lawyer, founder of LegalUp, Startup Dubai, LevelUp Podcast & Program, and FounderUp Network.


Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/efvo79D3EcM


Follow the journey:

Instagram: @kristinassaad

LinkedIn: Kristin Assaad

Website: www.kristinassaad.com


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