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Here's a recent video I received of kids at a daycare. I think one little guy might have gotten a little tired. But he pushed through! Great job kids!Rodney Raccoon Fun With Fitness! Our content crosses so many sectors. Big and small screens, it's used in homes, schools, libraries, childcare centers etc. Now is the perfect time to invest and help us grow the brand!#rodneyraccoon ...","published_at":"2021-07-20T14:14:07Z","author_name":"Jd Davis","url":"/feed/146374","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/146374"},{"id":146084,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:146084","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Converge Media Interview W/JD","preview":"Here's a recent interview we had with Converge Media. Interview starts approx at 1:55.\u0026nbsp;Our mission is simple, to educate and entertain children around the world. 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THIS COMING SAT April 3rd @ 9am PST for our first investor call.On this call/zoom I will talk about the investment, what type of investment it is and our immediate and long term plans.Note: Current investors please invite 2-3 people you think will benefit from this opportunity.Thank you!Time: Apr 3, 2021 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/98234068319?pwd=dHdENnpMOFJEbG5SRWhKK2hMMTI3dz09Meeting ID: 982 3406 8319Passcode: 713068One tap mobile+125...","published_at":"2021-04-01T01:22:01Z","author_name":"Jd Davis","url":"/feed/142941","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/142941"},{"id":142939,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:142939","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"JD interview with VT Radio Universal – English \u0026amp; Spanish","preview":"VT Radio Universal host Christian digs deep in his interview with JD CEO of WayOut Kids Inc about how he came up with Rodney Raccoon and why.","published_at":"2021-03-19T18:07:57Z","author_name":"Jd Davis","url":"/feed/142939","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/142939"},{"id":142787,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:142787","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Throw Back Environmental","preview":"Here's a short clip of an environmental video we did years ago.\u0026nbsp; Rodney Raccoon takes the group to meet his friend Sassy Salmon (FYI-This fish can sing!)\u0026nbsp;This video was produced before we revamped the Rodney Raccoon character and made him younger. 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Here's a short explanation video featuring Rodney Raccoon!","published_at":"2021-02-27T18:23:53Z","author_name":"Jd Davis","url":"/feed/141977","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/141977"},{"id":141959,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:141959","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"FIRST 100!","preview":"BE AMONG THE\u0026nbsp;FIRST 100 INVESTORS! GET IN EARLY! YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE EARLY BIRD!","published_at":"2021-02-14T23:27:41Z","author_name":"Jd Davis","url":"/feed/141959","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/141959"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":153123,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:153123","question":"Hey JD and crew Watching the block party video I started to think about whether any of the dances made it to the Tictoc application. My youngest brother (8) stays on Tictoc religiously and I feel many of the younger crowd follows suit. It's difficult to get the right eyes on the investment side of the house,but popularizing a new Tictoc dance might secure the publicity sought. I've noticed with my own business Instagram and Facebook don't quite pull the way they used to for social media approaches.","author_name":"Jarret L Chaney","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-06-08T11:54:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-153123","answers":[{"id":153814,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:153814","answer":"Jarret, thanks for the insight. Yes, we've been thinking a lot about Tic Tok in regards to getting our content in front of our target audience. I agree with you the IG and FB platforms don't pull like they use to. Our plan with the animated series is to go directly to the large players like Netflix, Amazon, AppleTV, Hulu etc. who are currently looking to purchase quality content for their platforms. But that doesn't mean we will leave out social media. Tic Tok is in the plan. Thanks again!","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-06-15T16:55:08Z"}]},{"id":149617,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:149617","question":"I just placed an investment with the company and look forward to seeing the multimedia platform/company that caters to bringing forth a positive message to children reach its full potential. I will be placing another investment again soon.","author_name":"Michael Willis","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-05-19T08:48:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-149617","answers":[{"id":153815,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:153815","answer":"Thanks Michael we appreciate your support and will work tirelessly to accomplish the goals we've set forth!","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-06-15T16:56:30Z"}]},{"id":132508,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:132508","question":"Why does your website says a donation to your company is tax deductible? What type of corporation do you have?","author_name":"G. K.","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-02-26T03:45:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-132508","answers":[{"id":132760,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:132760","answer":"Hi Grant, thanks for asking. The donation button on the website is for Building Youth Through Music a non profit organization. That organization focuses on youth programming in schools etc. I will have our team clarify that on the website. WayOut Kids Inc is a separate entity a for profit C Corp.","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-02-27T18:30:17Z"}]},{"id":132288,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:132288","question":"Awesome! Perfect presentation. You have the experience, talent, dedication, and scope of understanding to make this a success!","author_name":"Janan Jennifer Platt","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-02-24T21:13:08Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-132288","answers":[{"id":132761,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:132761","answer":"Thanks Janan!","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-02-27T18:30:41Z"}]},{"id":131793,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:131793","question":"Interesting, very cool. Instantly thought of Richie the Racoon by Chicago Artist Ali 6. Any inspiration there?","author_name":"Kevin Brown","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-02-21T12:28:38Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-131793","answers":[{"id":132762,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:132762","answer":"Hi Kevin, no never heard of it","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-02-27T18:31:37Z"}]},{"id":166757,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:166757","question":"Have you reached out to Black Sands publishing for advice and networking?","author_name":"Freddie Buddie","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-08-31T02:02:32Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-166757","answers":[{"id":199850,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:199850","answer":"No, we haven't, but we will. Thanks!","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-04-05T17:03:13Z"}]},{"id":165659,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:165659","question":"I'm a single mom with low income! Love your idea, but I can not donate $10","author_name":"Shant'e Gilbert","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-08-25T13:21:46Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-165659","answers":[{"id":165917,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:165917","answer":"Hi Shant'e, I truly understand, I was raised in a single parent home. Thank you for taking the time to send your encouraging words and letting us know you \"love the idea!\" I wish you all the best! Thanks again for stopping by.","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-08-26T07:12:16Z"}]},{"id":129113,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:129113","question":"Hey JD! What is the valuation on this investment?","author_name":"Emmanuel O","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-02-07T19:20:35Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/wayoutkids#question-129113","answers":[{"id":129179,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:129179","answer":"Hi Emmanuel! 5 million","author_name":"Jd Davis","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-02-08T05:31:05Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Hey JD! What is the valuation on this investment?","answer":"Hi Emmanuel! 5 million"},{"question":"Interesting, very cool. Instantly thought of Richie the Racoon by Chicago Artist Ali 6. Any inspiration there?","answer":"Hi Kevin, no never heard of it"},{"question":"Awesome! Perfect presentation. You have the experience, talent, dedication, and scope of understanding to make this a success!","answer":"Thanks Janan!"},{"question":"Why does your website says a donation to your company is tax deductible? What type of corporation do you have?","answer":"Hi Grant, thanks for asking. The donation button on the website is for Building Youth Through Music a non profit organization. That organization focuses on youth programming in schools etc. I will have our team clarify that on the website. WayOut Kids Inc is a separate entity a for profit C Corp."},{"question":"I just placed an investment with the company and look forward to seeing the multimedia platform/company that caters to bringing forth a positive message to children reach its full potential. I will be placing another investment again soon.","answer":"Thanks Michael we appreciate your support and will work tirelessly to accomplish the goals we've set forth!"}]}}}