{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64b96c568fa9bb00108f32d8/690857cf52ec2a4b13337cb0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"(Part 1) From Foster Care to Founder: My Story of Becoming","description":"<p>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.  </p><p><br></p><p>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.  </p><p><br></p><p>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.  </p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your past was too heavy to build from — this one’s for you.  </p><p><br></p><p>⸻  </p><p>✨ Listen to hear:  </p><p>•⁠  ⁠How I went from survival mode to building a mission-driven life  </p><p>•⁠  ⁠What “Leveling Up” truly means beyond success  </p><p>•⁠  ⁠Why inner work is the foundation of every founder’s journey  </p><p><br></p><p>⸻  </p><p>🎙 Hosted by Kristin Assaad — Danish business lawyer, founder of LegalUp, Startup Dubai, LevelUp Podcast &amp; Program, and FounderUp Network.  </p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/efvo79D3EcM</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the journey:  </p><p>Instagram: @kristinassaad  </p><p>LinkedIn: Kristin Assaad  </p><p>Website: www.kristinassaad.com</p>","author_name":"Kristin Assaad"}