Wes Schmitz with Podcasting and Pride

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This episode of Applaudable Perspectives features PLA Media CEO Pam Lewis and 1/2 of the hosts from “Two Bottles Deep,” Wes Schmitz. A Central Illinois native, Wes was born in a deeply religious community of just under 6,000. It was at an early age that Wes came to terms with his sexuality. Listen in as he talks about shame, guilt, his coming out experience, and how expressing vulnerability can lead to self-acceptance and pride.

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This episode was published on November 16, 2023.

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This episode of Applaudable Perspectives features PLA Media CEO Pam Lewis and 1/2 of the hosts from “Two Bottles Deep,” Wes Schmitz. A Central Illinois native, Wes was born in a deeply religious community of just under 6,000. It was at an early age...

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