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I'm Max Pete, a community strategist, coach, writer, and speaker based in Philadelphia. I help people and organizations build real connection, whether that's a community that actually drives business results, a coaching relationship that helps you figure out what comes next, or just honest writing about the stuff most people are afraid to say out loud.
Everything I do comes back to one thing: helping people feel like they're more than enough.
If any of this sounds like what you need, you're in the right place.
👇🏼 Feel free to explore, reach out, or just hang out here for a while.
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I've been a freelancer, a community lead, a designer, a strategist, a speaker, and always someone who listens first. Laid off. Hired back. Burned out. Reignited. Through all of it, one thing stayed the same:
Connection. Care. Community.
I build spaces where people can actually be themselves, I write about the stuff people are usually afraid to say out loud, and I remind people they don't need to hustle to be worthy.
Because we're all already enough.
I help people and organizations build real connection. Whether you're a company, a creator, or just someone figuring out your next chapter, here's how we can work together. I keep things clear, low-pressure, and collaborative. I'll meet you where you are.
Building a community is one thing. Building one that drives real business value and makes people actually feel like they belong is another. That's where I come in. Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to figure out why what you have isn't clicking, I can help you build something that works and feels good.
Community audits and strategy
Launch planning and frameworks
Human-first community design
Team coaching and guidance
Ongoing support and consulting
Community health and engagement check-ins
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You don’t have to figure this out alone. I offer coaching for community folks, creators, and founders who are navigating burnout, career pivots, or just trying to find some clarity in the middle of it all. I also offer money mindset coaching, helping people understand their relationship with money, break through what’s holding them back, and finally feel in control of their finances.
Burnout recovery and clarity work
Career and identity coaching
Money mindset coaching
Async or live sessions, whatever works best for you
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