The Journey
From a road trip in a pandemic to a movement that spans platforms, communities, and continents. This is the complete documented history of Kaid Collins — told through the Instagram posts that captured every moment in real time. 6,500+ posts. 5+ years. One mission: find hope and bring it to light.
The Genesis
Where It All Began
July – December 2020Kaid left corporate, proposed to Olivia without a ring, and on July 13 they hit the road to find hope and bring it to light. 13 states. 30 cities in September alone. The first HOPE.dev Virtual Summit. The 100 Day Lifestyle Challenge. This is where it all started.
The Foundation
Content, Community & Counting Down to "I Do"
June – December 2021From a Hawaii trip to Florida conferences, 2021 was a year of relentless content creation and brand building. Kaid refined his documenting philosophy — "Your content is only limited by the scope of your creativity." He explored branding, built community, traveled to Florida for #FHL2021, met coaches and collaborators from around the world, and deepened the Hope To Light mission. Through it all, Olivia was by his side — blurry photos, nightly walks, and adventures with their best friend. The wedding countdown was on.
The Grind
Daily Documenting & Wedding Prep
February – May 2022A season of relentless content creation — posting daily, building the documenting philosophy, road trips to Vegas and Utah, shooting content at CoachingCon22, and counting down to the wedding. "Becoming a full time business owner two years ago may have been a risky endeavor... but I wouldn't trade it for the world."
The Wedding
Kaid & Olivia — June 10, 2022
June 2022Two years after proposing without a ring, Kaid and Olivia made it official on June 10, 2022. "So grateful for families coming together! Friday marks the BIG DAY!" From Korean BBQ with the fam to the ceremony itself — a celebration of love, partnership, and the journey that brought them here.
The Rise
Peak Engagement & Brand Growth
October – December 2022The most engaged period in Kaid's Instagram history. The top post of all time (933 likes) came from this era. Travel content, everyday-life-as-vacation philosophy, and the message that practicing bit by bit creates lasting change. "Happiness is looking down on your next destination from your plane."
Fatherhood
Baby Knox & Family Life
2023The biggest chapter yet. Knox Collins entered the world and everything changed — but the mission stayed the same. Family content, Hope To Light Foundation work, and the daily practice of documenting life's most precious moments. "THEY ARE MY WHY."
The Evolution
AI, Innovation & HOPE.dev 2.0
2024 – PresentThe journey enters a new frontier. AI tools, Grok image generation, building HOPE.dev as a platform, and continuing to serve the community at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. "Document the moments while you're living them. Take the photos. Save the videos." The mission evolves, but the core stays the same: find hope and bring it to light.
The Story Is Still Being Written
Every day is a new chapter. Every post is a timestamp on the journey. From a road trip in a pandemic to building platforms, raising a family, and serving communities — the mission remains the same: find hope and bring it to light.
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