My Side of the Story with Jess Kaplan

Take Risks with Clayton Farris

In this episode, Jess talks to hilarious Los Angeles based actor, writer, and content creator Clayton Farris. His recent acting credits include Weapons, MaXXXine, Tulsa King, The Pitt, and Cape Fear. Alongside his on-screen work, Clayton has built a highly engaged digital audience of over 900,000 followers across platforms through original comedic characters and sharply observed sketches about modern life. Most notably, "That One Rich Couple" is a huge viral hit on social media. What began as a fun creative outlet on Vine has grown into a natural extension of his acting career and the perfect place to develop new characters, refine his voice, and consistently showcase his range. IG: ClaytonFarris TikTok: ClaytonFarris4ever Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose Edited by: Peter Ney For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com

Keep Going with Ken Arquelio

In this episode, Jess talks to director, actor, screenwriter, and producer Ken Arquelio. Jess and Ken met in the Howard Fine Masterclass in Los Angeles. Ken founded Vincero Pictures, a production company based in Miami and Palm Springs. He recently wrote and directed the short film called Disco Beats opposite Pepe Serna, which won best narrative short at the Arizona International Film Fest. As an actor, he played a supporting role in Casa Grande, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, and played the lead in a feature film called Clownspiracy. IG: Kenarquelio Websites: https://www.kenarquelio.com [https://www.kenarquelio.com/] https://vinceropictures.com [https://vinceropictures.com/] Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose Edited by: Peter Ney For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com

Act in Alignment with Paul Lubicz

In this episode, Jess talks to Paul Lubicz. Paul is a coach for high-performing leaders, artists, and athletes. For more than 25 years, he has helped extraordinary individuals regain clarity, direction, and internal coherence—so they can lead, create, and perform at the level their true potential demands. His work and wisdom have been featured in The Sunday Times, Men's Health, and GQ. Guest: Paul Lubicz IG: @Thewellbeingmanager Website: https://www.thewellbeingmanager.com [https://www.thewellbeingmanager.com/] Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose Edited by: Peter Ney For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com

My Side of the Story with Jess Kaplan

In this episode, Jess talks to YOU… the listeners. She breaks down her motivation for starting this podcast, her personal journey with rejection, how it's been challenging getting new guests on the show, and her experience with repeated rejections when she wrote her first spec script and pitched a TV show in LA. Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose Edited by: Peter Ney For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com

Promote Yourself with Rochelle Weinstein

In this episode, Jess talks to Miami native Rochelle Weinstein. Rochelle is the USA Today bestselling author of eight contemporary fiction novels. She is the book columnist for AQUA Magazine and a frequent speaker and workshop instructor. LIttle Fishy has recently optioned her book "What You Do To Me" for feature adaptation, and her ninth novel, The Outbox, releases April 2027. Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod Guest: Rochelle Weinstein IG: Rochellebweinstein Website: https://www.rochelleweinstein.com [https://www.rochelleweinstein.com/] Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose Edited by: Peter Ney For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com