Some decisions can be the easiest to acknowledge and the hardest to implement. Matt Bays’ first memoir, LEATHER & LACE: A GAY MAN, LOST LOVE, AND A ROAD TRIP WITH HIS DEAD SISTER, chronicles his coming out story.
His latest book utilizes his coaching expertise: HOW TO FIND AND KEEP A GAY MAN: 69 SPICY TIPS FOR LASTING LOVE (Sourcebooks, April 2026).
Matt shares his journey of becoming.
MATT BAYS
Website: https://mattbays.me/
KARA KAVENSKY
Website: Kara Kavensky
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Sponsored by: Adam Gibson Design and Remain Relevant, a corporate storytelling masterclass
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Original music written and performed by: Adam W. Gibson
CHAPTERS
[01:10] Introduction - Matt Bays, author of HOW TO FIND AND KEEP A GAY MAN
[03:52] LEATHER AND LACE and getting a "do-over" after divorce
[08:03] Losing his sister and finding the courage to come out
[11:06] But wait, there's more!
[14:46] Helping others, working as a life coach
[15:55] Tips for coaching people to live fully
[18:44] What is next for you?
