This is episode one of something I’m bringing back — documenting the journey in real time, unfiltered, unpolished, and honest.

Not the highlight reel.
Not the “founder aesthetic.”
The real behind-the-scenes of building Kin Worldwide while life is still lifing.

What This Episode Is Really About

This first entry is the start of a pivot — not just for Kin, but for me.

I’ve been in a transition season, and one of the biggest truths I’m learning is simple:

Busy ain’t free.

Just because your schedule looks full and your life looks “active” doesn’t mean your mind is okay.
And it definitely doesn’t mean you’re operating like a CEO.

This is me stepping into a new level of clarity, discipline, and protection — because legacy requires structure.

Why I’m Documenting This (No Edits, No Filters)

I used to document my journey years ago. I stopped.
But I’m bringing it back because:

• People see motion and assume progress

• People see busyness and assume stability

• People see “work” and assume “winning”

And the truth is… you can look productive and still be drowning.

Kin Daily is my way of showing the real build.
The pivot. The pressure. The mindset. The moves. The mistakes. The lessons.

The Pivot: What Kin Is Becoming

A lot of people remember when Kin started out, aimed toward being a social media platform. I put some serious money into R&D trying to make that real — and I learned a lot from it.

But this season is different.

This season is Kin becoming what it was always supposed to be:
a real company, a real brand, a real legacy play — built by a CEO who’s doing this the right way.

The CEO Boundary Shift (My Word Is My Bond)

One of the main themes you’ll keep hearing from me in this series is boundaries.

Not soft boundaries.
Not “I’m working on it” boundaries.

I mean:

• My yes is YES

• My no is NO

• My word is my bond

Because if I’m building a billion-dollar brand, I can’t build it while being mentally unprotected or emotionally available to anything and everything.

What You Can Expect From Kin Daily

These entries aren’t scheduled like a TV show.

They’re going to be real snapshots in time:

• Some days you might get one

• Some days, you might get multiple

• But they will always live on Kin+ as the home base

And over time, you’re going to watch:

• The brand shift

• The marketing campaign get built

• The company get sharpened

• The CEO get forged

Episode 001 Takeaway

Busy Ain’t Free isn’t just a slogan.

It’s a warning.
It’s a mirror.
It’s a line in the sand.

Because looking successful while living chaotic isn’t freedom — it’s a trap with receipts.

Ask Yourself This (And Be Honest)

Where are you busy… but not free?

Drop it in the comments.
This series is going to be for the builders who want their life back.

Leave a comment

Founded by DaVante’ Goins — known as #BlackAmericasArchitect — Kin’s mission is clear: to build the digital edition of Black Wall Street by uniting culture, ownership, and innovation under one roof.

“For too long, our people have been forced to build empires on rented land,” said Goins. “Kin changes that. We’re not asking anymore — we’re building it ourselves.”

What Kin Brings

• myKin: a private social media platform where creators, founders, and culture-drivers can connect and collaborate.

• Kin Creator OS: a section of myKin designed to help creators run their business, monetize their craft, and maintain ownership at every step.

• Kin+: the company’s media hub delivering culturally-forward news, insights, and original shows — including The Daily Plug, a daily creator and business news series.

What’s Next

• Founders Circle: Kin is inviting its first 100 members into the Founders Circle, offering exclusive benefits including early access to Kin Creator OS, a one-year membership, and VIP passes to KinFest 2026, the company’s first live festival.

• KinFest 2026: A three-day festival in Columbus, OH celebrating ownership, culture, and the future of the Black creator economy.

About Kin Worldwide

Kin Worldwide is a Black-owned digital media and technology company building the tools, platforms, and cultural ecosystem for creators and entrepreneurs to fully own their future. With the motto “You Don’t Just Belong — You Connect,” Kin is more than a platform — it’s a movement.

Media Contact:
Kin Worldwide Media Relations
📧 welcomehomekin@gmail.com

The 2025 Columbus Arts Festival is back and bigger than ever, transforming the downtown riverfront into a creative wonderland of visual arts, music, fashion, food, and immersive experiences. From June 6–8, the city comes alive with more than 230 artists, interactive installations, live performances, and something new around every corner. This is your festival. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it.

What’s New for 2025?

This year’s festival is bursting with fresh features that make it more inclusive, engaging, and interactive than ever before:

• Big Local Arts Stage Lighting & Projection Show
  Don’t miss this mind-blowing visual experience from Mural ReMix and Bell Tree Productions—an electrifying fusion of light, color, and projection mapping that will transform your evening on the riverfront.

• Art Garden by Franklinton Arts District
  Take a stroll through this lush, creative space near the Rhinegeist Beer Garden in West Bank Park. It’s a celebration of urban nature and artistry with live mural painting, interactive art panels, and QR-code-enabled purchases of featured artwork.

• Expanded Accessibility Features
  The festival’s new online accessibility map and social story help ensure that everyone can experience the magic, regardless of ability or familiarity with large events. These tools are designed to make your visit smooth, informed, and stress-free.

Live, Local, and Electric: Over 230 Artists & Performers

You’ll discover talented artists from 31 states and Ontario, Canada, along with 20 up-and-coming creators through the Emerging Festival Artist program. This initiative empowers local talent, providing vital exposure and resources for creatives with limited festival experience.

From handcrafted jewelry to bold street-style paintings, the artist booths offer something for every vibe and every budget.

Plus, the Big Local Arts Village, supported by Bank of America, is your one-stop shop for Columbus creativity—featuring more than 80 local artists and live demos of everything from Japanese calligraphy to blacksmithing. Meanwhile, the Big Local Arts Stage bumps with Columbus-based DJs, bands, poets, and more.

Family-Friendly & Full of Fun

The Kids Hands-On Activities Village near COSI is a must for families. Think: magnet making, puppet design, artist trading cards, and even cookie decorating with edible ink. Local legends like BalletMet, Columbus Children’s Theatre, and the Columbus Zoo are on-site with interactive, educational fun.

Need more? Try out one of the “in-depth” paid workshops like guided painting or bouquet building with local floral artists.

Mark Your Calendars

🗓️ Festival Dates & Hours:

• Friday, June 6: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• Saturday, June 7: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• Sunday, June 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  (Note: Artist booths close one hour earlier on Friday and Saturday.)

🎧 Want a Sneak Peek?

Check out the Bicentennial Park Stage Spotify Playlist for a taste of the musical vibes waiting for you.

This isn’t just an arts festival—it’s a celebration of who we are as a city. Whether you’re coming for the art, the music, the food trucks, or the family-friendly fun, the 2025 Columbus Arts Festival invites you to experience the richness of community through creativity.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

👉 Visit columbusartsfestival.org to plan your weekend, sign up to volunteer, or explore the accessibility tools.

Let's Go!

This post is sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, proud producers of the Columbus Arts Festival. We believe in the power of the arts to bring people together, spark change, and build community.

Share

You know how Elon’s blue check on X is just a receipt now? Pay up and boom—you’re “verified.”

But Kin+ and Substack don’t play that.

Here, you don’t buy clout.
You earn respect.
And fam—we’re about to earn that checkmark.

🔥 The Mission: 250 New Paid Subscribers in 10 Days

Substack only gives that verified status to the folks who’ve built a real movement. No ads. No bots. Just receipts that people believe in what you’re building.

We’re pushing for the Top 100 Bestseller List—and we’re this close. But we need you in the number.

🎯 Goal: 250 new paid Kin+ subscribers
📆 Timeline: 10 days

💸 Special Offer:

• 15% off FOR LIFE (yup—lock it in)

Get 15% off forever

• OR 40% off for group subscriptions (build with your crew)

Get 40% off a group subscription

💡 Why It Matters

This ain’t about vanity metrics.
This is about Black ownership. Black voice. Black legacy.

The more we grow, the louder our mic.
The bigger our reach, the harder it is for them to ignore us.

Every subscription powers:

• 📰 Independent Black journalism

• 🔎 Investigative stories the mainstream avoids

• 🎥 Creator content that doesn’t water itself down

• 🛠️ A media machine owned by us—not Big Tech

✊🏾 Let’s Build This Table Together

If you’ve ever read something on Kin+ and said,
“Damn, this needs to go viral”—
this is how we make that happen.

Get 15% off forever

Get 40% off a group subscription

Much love Kinfolks,

DaVante’ Goins | Founder & CEO of Kin Worldwide

Email: welcomehomekin@gmail.com

Because you don’t just belong. You connect. You own it.

Share

Leave a comment

Yo, KinFam, what's good?

It’s DaVante, Founder of Kin Worldwide—yeah, the parent company of Kin+.

I want to share something with you, something that’s been on my mind for a minute now. I don’t usually get personal in these emails, but this one’s different.

So I’m asking you to hear me out, take a moment, and really listen.

Here’s the truth: without growing Kin+’s paid membership base SUBSTANTIALLY, our current pace of reporting and output—and therefore our impact—is not sustainable.

Let me break it down for you real quick, but first, I need you to understand where we come from in this space.

It was 198 years ago when the nation’s first Black newspaper, Freedom’s Journal, boldly declared in their lead editorial on March 16, 1827: “We wish to plead our own cause; too long have others spoken for us.”

That sentiment still rings true today. It’s why Frederick Douglass, a former slave and abolitionist, fought for African Americans to have their own platform, their own voice, and their own narrative.

He said, “It is just common sense that those who suffer injustice are those who must demand redress.” Douglass understood that we must speak for ourselves, and that’s why we’re here today.

It was Douglass who inspired Robert Abbott in 1905 to create the Chicago Defender, a groundbreaking paper that fought against white supremacy, segregation, and stood up for millions of Black Americans. That same paper led the charge during the Great Migration, where Black folks moved from the South to the North for a better life.

And then you had the legendary Ida B. Wells, whose pen was mightier than any weapon as she fought against lynching, even as she faced mobs that wanted her dead. These giants didn’t just report the news; they shaped the culture, fought for justice, and built Black-owned media that gave a voice to the voiceless.

But let’s fast forward to today. We’re seeing fewer voices of color in mainstream media—radio, TV, and online. Not just in front of the camera, but in ownership. And here we are, just 18 years away from 2043, when America will become a majority people of color.

But guess what? We’re still depending on someone else to tell our story.

That can NEVER happen again.

We cannot let others control our narrative. We must be in control of our own voices.

That’s why Kin+ is more than just a platform—it’s a fight for our future.

Subscribe now

Let me drop some real talk on you. I’ve given you the history, the why, and the importance of what we’re building here, but now it’s time for the Kin Manifesto—the code we live by.

Here’s the truth: We are at the intersection of power, progress, and possibility.

But if we’re gonna own it all, we need to act like it.

Here’s how we get there:

1. WE BUILD IT.
We take control. We create the platforms, the networks, and the opportunities that are built by us and for us. We do it from scratch if we have to, but we don’t wait for permission. We own the space we take. No handouts. No limits. Just hustle.

2. WE DEMAND OUR VOICE BE HEARD.
Like Douglass and Wells before us, we speak our truth, unapologetically. We say what others are afraid to say, we amplify the stories that matter, and we elevate the voices that have been silenced for too long. We are the loudest in the room, because our truth has to be heard.

3. WE EMBRACE CULTURAL IMPACT.
We recognize that everything we do has the power to shape culture. From the stories we tell, to the businesses we support, to the content we create—it all matters. We make sure that we’re influencing the future, not just reflecting the past. We own our legacy, and we write the next chapter.

4. WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER.
This is all about community. We rise together or not at all. Whether it’s supporting Black creators, Black-owned businesses, or the next generation of leaders, we understand that when we lift one, we lift all. Collaboration over competition. Community over isolation.

5. WE COMMIT TO LEGACY.
This ain’t just for today. This is about building something that lasts long after we’re gone. We don’t just build brands—we build legacies. And we ensure that our impact is felt for generations to come. We create wealth, we create knowledge, and we create opportunities that continue to grow and give back.

6. WE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE.
This is a fight. It’s a fight for fair representation, it’s a fight for ownership, it’s a fight for our future. We stand up for what’s right and we don’t back down. We challenge the system, we demand change, and we make sure our voices are not just heard, but felt.

Now here’s where it gets real, fam. Kin+ isn’t just another media platform. It’s the future of Black-owned media. And it’s only gonna succeed if YOU, the KinFam, step up and become a paid member.

Subscribe now

If you believe in this manifesto, if you believe in owning it all, then it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Your support is what makes this whole movement sustainable.

We need you to help us build this thing.

Become a paid member of Kin+ and join a community that’s committed to owning its future, shaping its narrative, and creating the culture we want to see. Without your membership, we can’t make this sustainable.

But with it, we take this whole movement to the next level.

It’s time for us to speak truth to power. It’s time for us to control our narrative. It’s time for us to make sure the world knows what we stand for.

So let’s get it, KinFam. Own it all. Build it all.

DaVante’
Founder, Kin Worldwide

Subscribe now

Share

Columbus, OH – February 19, 2025 – Today marks the official launch of Kin Worldwide, the first-ever fully integrated Black-owned digital media and tech ecosystem, dedicated to empowering Black creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Founded by visionary entrepreneur DaVante Goins, Kin Worldwide is set to revolutionize digital media, community-driven content, and economic empowerment for Black communities worldwide.

"Kin isn’t just a platform; it’s a movement. We’re not here to take part in the game—we’re here to OWN it," said DaVante Goins, Founder & CEO of Kin Worldwide. "For too long, our voices, creativity, and businesses have fueled the culture but been locked out of the ownership. That ends now."

The First Fully Integrated Black-Owned Digital Media & Tech Ecosystem

Kin Worldwide is pioneering a new model of Black media ownership, unifying content creation, advertising, social engagement, and tech-driven business growth into a single powerhouse platform.

The company’s key brands and platforms include:

• Kin+ – The core media platform and content hub, blending hard-hitting journalism, creator-driven content, and unfiltered discussions.

• Kin360 – The advertising and marketing network connecting businesses with engaged Black audiences through strategic ad placements and creator partnerships.

• Kin Creator Network (KCN) – A creator-first monetization and community-building ecosystem, allowing creators to own their content and build wealth.

• Kin Studios – The production arm of Kin Worldwide, driving original digital content, live streams, and creator-led programming.

• KinFest – This isn’t just a conference—it’s a movement. It’s the SXSW x AfroTech x EssenceFest for Black media, tech, and content creator culture. It’s where creators, entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and disruptors gather to build, connect, and take ownership of the next generation of media and digital power.

• Kin App – The forthcoming social platform designed to seamlessly integrate community engagement, content monetization, and social commerce.

A New Era of Black Ownership & Economic Empowerment

Kin Worldwide is redefining how Black media and technology intersect, ensuring creators and businesses benefit from their content and influence. Through Kin360 and KCN, creators and businesses gain access to revenue-generating tools, including advertising partnerships, premium content subscriptions, and branded collaborations.

"We are building a future where Black media, Black tech, and Black business don’t just survive—we THRIVE. Kin is about turning culture into capital, influence into ownership, and passion into profit," said Goins.

Launching with Momentum

Kin Worldwide enters the market with over 20,000 social media followers, a 1,500-person waitlist for its forthcoming social platform designed to seamlessly integrate community engagement, content monetization, and social commerce Kin, and a growing network of Black creators, business leaders, and cultural influencers ready to support and engage.

Join the Movement

The time for Black-owned media and tech to take center stage is NOW. Kin Worldwide is calling on creators, entrepreneurs, and supporters to join the movement and be part of this revolution in ownership, storytelling, and digital empowerment.

For media inquiries, partnerships, or interview requests with DaVante Goins, please contact:

Press Contact:
DaVante' Goins
welcomehomekin@gmail.com
614-233-1171
www.welcomehomekin.com

About Kin Worldwide

Kin Worldwide is the first-ever fully integrated Black-owned digital media and technology ecosystem, dedicated to amplifying Black voices, empowering creators, and fostering economic growth through content, community, and commerce. With a mission to own the future of Black digital media, Kin Worldwide is building a new era of creator-driven storytelling, independent journalism, and business innovation.

Follow Kin Worldwide

Website: www.welcomehomekin.com
On All Social Media Platforms: @welcomehomekin

Kin Worldwide – You Don’t Just Belong, You Connect.

###

I’m coming to you straight up because this is bigger than me—it’s about building something for us, by us.

Right now, I need your support to keep Kin+ strong and independent. In the next 24 hours, we need to raise $6,000, and I know we can do this TOGETHER.

Here’s how you can help RIGHT NOW:

✅ Get a Kin+ Annual Membership for just $99 – Support independent Black media & get exclusive content.

Subscribe now

✅ Sponsor a Small Biz Ad on Kin+ – $500 gets a spotlight ad for you or a business you love.
➡️Message me for more details…

✅ Book a 1-on-1 Coaching Session with Me – If you need help leveling up your brand, let’s work!

This ain’t just about today—it’s about building something that lasts. If I’ve ever brought you value, now’s the time to show love.

Don’t wait—this offer & the chance to support closes in 24 hours!

Let’s make history. Are you in?

Much love,
DaVante

P.S. If you can’t grab a membership, just sharing this email with 5 friends would mean everything! 🙏🏾

Share

Leave a comment

As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting on the risks, the hard work, and the breakthroughs that have shaped my journey. And I know you’re on a similar path—building your brand, chasing your dreams, and working hard to make your vision a reality.

But let’s be real: you’re wearing a lot of hats. Marketing, visibility, partnerships. The grind can feel endless, right? That’s why Kin360 exists—to give you the tools and support to grow your business without getting lost in the noise.

We’ve made it simple. We offer done-for-you ad campaigns, strategic placements, and the chance to connect with the right people to help you scale. No complex tools, just real support.

Subscribe now

For the next 72 hours, we’re offering:

• 20% Off Monthly Plans to kickstart your growth.

• 50% Off Annual Plans to lock in a full year of support and save big.

This isn’t just about ads—it’s about giving you the chance to focus on what matters most: your business. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to help you make it happen.

Schedule A Call, To Claim Your Special, Now!

This offer won’t last, and I don’t want you to miss out on your next big move.

Together, we’ll make 2025 your breakthrough year. Let’s get started.

Schedule A Call, To Claim Your Special, Now!

With you every step of the way,
DaVante Goins
Founder & CEO, Kin

www.welcomehomekin.com | 614-233-1171 | welcomehomekin@gmail.com

P.S. You’ve already built something amazing. Now, it’s time to invest in what comes next.

Leave a comment