I’ve spent my career as an accountant, a profession built on precision, planning, and preparing for every possible outcome. But nothing could have fully prepared me for the journey of being a single mother to my son.

I had my son at 43, and as an only child, he has been the center of my world. Like many parents, I worked tirelessly to ensure he had every opportunity. We celebrated the milestone of his college acceptance with pure joy—until the reality set in.

As I prepared to send him off to campus, I had a sobering realization: he wasn't prepared.

Despite his academic success, there was a massive gap between being "accepted" and being "ready" for the real-world demands of college life and independence. I realized that the "cheat code" for navigating this transition didn't exist.

I created Launch 180 out of that exact necessity. I wanted to build the resource I needed for my own son: a roadmap that bridges the gap from the excitement of an acceptance letter to the confidence of being campus-ready.

I’m not just the founder of Launch 180; I’m a parent in the trenches with you. I know the stakes, and I’m here to help ensure your student doesn’t just attend college, but thrives there.

Best wishes on your child's success, Kristin

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