Nopes and Dreams

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

Create it Yourself with Max Meisel

In this episode, Jess talks to LA-based and New York-born comedian, Max Meisel. Over the last twelve months, Max has been featuring for Tom Arnold on his sixty-city stand-up tour around the United States and Canada. He is also on his first headlining tour titled "The L.A. Sober Tour" and the host and producer of BackDoor Comedy, a monthly comedy party combining music, a dance party, and a great comedy show. You can catch his updates and tour schedule on his website, MaxMeisel.com Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod Guest: Max Meisel Website: MaxMeisel.com [https://MaxMeisel.com] Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose Edited by: Peter Ney For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com

The Grace of God with Ashley Austin Morris

In this episode, Jess talks to New York actor, comedian, and writer Ashley Austin Morris. Ashley currently plays Roxanne Hertz opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Claire Danes in FX's Fleishman Is In Trouble, Nicole in Shonda Rhimes series Inventing Anna and as Debbie in Peacock's Poker Face opposite Natasha Lyonne. Go watch Ashley perform at the infamous Comedy Cellar in NYC and check out her comedy album "Slightly Off," which debuted at number one on the iTunes Charts. Host: Jess Kaplan @nopesanddreamspod Guest: Ashley Austin Morris Original Music: Ariana and the Rose @Arianaandtherose Edited by: Peter Ney For more about the podcast, go to: Nopesanddreams.com