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est. '25 · Tampa Bay, FL

A curated community membership

Learn. Gather.
Grow.

One membership. Real learning. A community that shows up — for workshops, for each other, for the work of growing intentionally.

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Welcome 💌

The Mavens Collective is for people who believe that the best teachers aren't always in classrooms — that real expertise lives in your community, in the hands of people who have spent years practicing what they know. We built this so you could find them.

As a member, you get early access to new Mavens and workshops before they open publicly, member pricing when available, and an invite to member-only events in the Tampa Bay area. You also get a direct line to what we're building — your input shapes what Mavens becomes.

If you want to learn things with your hands, discover people worth knowing, and be part of a community that takes local expertise seriously — you're in the right place.

See you in there,
Mavens ✦ est. '25

How We Gather

More than a membership.
A community that lives the ideas.

Themed Programming

Rotating creative and intellectual experiences built around themes of growth and community — workshops, skill shares, and gatherings that go deeper than a one-off class.

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Learn from Real People

Many Mavens offer discounted rates to Collective members. Early access means you hear about workshops and new Mavens before anyone else.

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Gather in Person

Intimate meetups, skill shares, and member-only events in the Tampa Bay area. Some are curated, some are intentionally simple — all prioritize connection over production.

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Give Back Together

We take the ideas off the page and into the world through community service and volunteer experiences aligned with what we're reading and thinking about.

Membership

A community worth belonging to.

Founding member pricing is locked in permanently — whatever you pay today is your rate forever, regardless of future price increases. The Mavens Collective founding window closes at 50 members. The Women's Reading Circle is application-based and capped.

Supported Membership

If you feel aligned but need flexibility — you're still welcome here. Tell us what works for you in the application.

Pay what you can

Upcoming Events

Join us in person or online.

Meetings, art workshops, and community gatherings — all in one place. RSVP directly through Luma.

Can't see the calendar? View all events on Luma →

How to Join

The process is simple and personal.

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Fill out the application

Tell us who you are and what draws you here. No wrong answers — just be honest.

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We read it personally

No algorithm. A real person reads your application and responds within 72 hours.

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Welcome in

You'll receive your welcome to the Circle, member access details, and a warm hello from the community. 🌿

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Join Us

Which path feels right?

Two ways to be part of Mavens — pick the one that fits.

Mavens Collective
$12 / month

Open to all · Workshop discounts · Member events · Community channel

Women's Reading Circle
$12 / month

Women only · Application-based · Reading Journeys · Discord · Intimate gatherings

Join the Mavens Collective.

Just your name and email to start. Welcome email with your Ko-fi link arrives within 24 hours.

Already in the BFF chat? Membership unlocks your private channel, member pricing, and — for women and femmes — the Discord and Reading Journey eligibility.

No — $12/month works for me
Yes — I'd like a supported rate
Supported Membership
You're still welcome here. Just tell us what works.
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You're in. ✦

Welcome to the Mavens Collective. Your Ko-fi payment link and member access details will arrive within 24 hours.

In the meantime — join the community chat where most of the conversation happens:

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Member channel unlocks once your payment is confirmed.

Get in Touch

Questions, ideas, or just saying hi.

Whether you're curious about membership, want to nominate a Maven, or just want to connect — we'd love to hear from you.