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Matthew Baume

Matthew Baume | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Transform workplace culture with Matthew Baume, speaker and queer cultural historian. Matthew works with organizations to leverage media representation and inclusive storytelling, delivering GLAAD-nominated insights and Lambda Literary Award-winning expertise on diversity and cultural acceptance.
Matthew Baume | PepTalk Expert Speaker
LGBTQ+
Diversity and Inclusion
Storytelling
LGBTQ+
Diversity and Inclusion
Matthew Baume
Matthew Baume | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Transform workplace culture with Matthew Baume, speaker and queer cultural historian. Matthew works with organizations to leverage media representation and inclusive storytelling, delivering GLAAD-nominated insights and Lambda Literary Award-winning expertise on diversity and cultural acceptance.
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About Matthew Baume

Cultural historian focusing on queer representation in media
Winner of Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Nonfiction
GLAAD Award nominee for outstanding journalism
Matthew Baume is a Seattle-based writer, YouTuber, and podcaster who illuminates queer history through the lens of popular culture, revealing how entertainment has shaped social progress and understanding.

Author of the Lambda Literary Award-winning book Hi Honey, I'm Homo! and Defining Marriage, Matt has established himself as a respected cultural historian. His work has been featured on CNN, with The New York Times recognizing him as "thoughtful and thorough... informative and funny," and he received a GLAAD award nomination for his journalism.

Matt helps organizations navigate today's complex social landscape by uncovering the historical connections between media representation and cultural acceptance. His analysis of how sitcoms and entertainment have influenced public perception provides businesses with valuable insights into fostering inclusive environments and authentic communication strategies that resonate across diverse audiences.

Audiences leave Matt's presentations with practical frameworks for recognizing media's role in shaping cultural attitudes, tools for building bridges between different perspectives in workplace settings, and inspiring examples of how storytelling can transform organizational culture. His engaging approach makes complex social history accessible and immediately applicable.

Book Matt Baume to give your team the historical context and practical tools needed to build a more connected, collaborative organizational culture.
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Matthew Baume available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Matthew Baume's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Matthew directly.

What topics does Matthew Baume specialise in?  

Matthew Baume specialises in discussing queer history, media representation, organizational culture and more.

What is Matthew Baume's speaking style like?  

Matt captivates audiences with his engaging and interactive presentations on queer history, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable. His knowledge and humour leave a lasting impression on diverse groups.

Does Matthew Baume offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Matthew Baume offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Matthew Baume illuminates how entertainment shapes cultural acceptance, providing teams with practical frameworks for inclusive communication and organizational culture through his award-winning analysis of queer history in popular media. Book this respected cultural historian to give your team the historical context and practical tools needed to build a more connected, collaborative workplace that resonates across diverse audiences.
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