NYC Experience

Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., Jose Escobar
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The NYC Experience with Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Jose Escobar More than a show....it’s a movement of connection, elevation, and legacy. Join hosts Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Jose Escobar as they connect with visionaries, leaders, and creators who are saying yes to in-person growth, intentional networking, and transformational impact. Born from our NYC excursions, every episode captures the real power of aligned relationships. These aren’t just conversations, they’re catalysts for greatness, expansion, and purpose-driven living.

  1. Oct 13

    WE CHANGED THE STANDARD | NYC Experience Live

    What does it take to change the standard? Sometimes it starts with recognizing that what you've already built can become even greater when you bring the right people together. On this episode of NYC Experience Live, we're making an important announcement. Coach Timothy T.O. Clay is officially joining Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Jose Escobar as the fourth member of the NYC Mastermind Experience team! This isn't simply about expanding our team. It's about bringing together four individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who share a commitment to leadership, personal development, collaboration, and creating opportunities for others. Coach T.O. Clay brings 23 years of Marine Corps leadership experience, a powerful perspective on accountability, and a passion for helping people become stronger leaders. Together, we're discussing why this partnership makes sense, what each of us brings to the table, and how we're continuing to challenge the traditional approach to masterminds and live events. Our NYC Mastermind Experience in Atlanta demonstrated what happens when people come together to participate, contribute, share their knowledge, and build meaningful relationships. Now we're looking at how we continue raising expectations for ourselves and the experiences we create. We didn't change the standard to compete with anyone. We changed it because we believe more is possible. Your hosts and team: Sifu Rafael: Master instructor, entrepreneur, founder of Speaking Prowess, and creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™. With over 50 years of experience, he helps people strengthen communication, leadership, and personal growth. Lancelot Theobald Jr.: Actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, and motivator whose career includes Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, film, and television. He believes in discipline, consistency, and becoming your next best version. Jose Escobar: Award-winning speaker, 19-time published author, and entrepreneur who leads The Entrepreneur's Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy, helping leaders achieve personal and professional excellence. Coach Timothy T.O. Clay: Retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Major, leadership coach, speaker, and author of Here To There, bringing decades of experience in leadership, service, and personal transformation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone committed to personal growth, this conversation is about recognizing when it's time to think bigger, strengthen your circle, and change what you're willing to accept. Watch NYC Experience Live on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1 Discover the NYC Mastermind Experience:https://nycmastermindexperience.com #nycexperiencelive #wechangethestandard #nycmastermindexperience #leadership #mastermind #personalgrowth #entrepreneurship

  2. Oct 6

    The Experience Effect

    What made the NYC Mastermind Experience in Atlanta different?It wasn't just the speakers. It wasn't just the venue, the dinners, or the people who attended. It was the experience we created together.On this episode of NYC Experience Live, Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., Jose Escobar, and Coach Timothy T.O. Clay look back at ASCEND and break down what happened when leaders, entrepreneurs, speakers, and attendees came together for three days of conversation, connection, learning, and growth.ASCEND included eight different mastermind experiences throughout the weekend. Instead of simply listening to speaker after speaker, we intentionally stopped and brought people into the conversation.They discussed what they heard. They asked questions. They shared experiences. They challenged ideas. They learned from each other.We also created an intimate Special NYC Mastermind Roundtable focused on one question: How do we ascend in our business and leadership?Then we closed the weekend with our final ASCEND Mastermind asking another important question: What happens next?Because an experience shouldn't end when the event ends.We'll talk about what worked, what surprised us, the energy in the room, the relationships that formed, and how the combination of speakers, attendees, masterminds, VIP experiences, dinners, conversations, and four hosts with very different strengths allowed ASCEND to over deliver.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, founder of Speaking Prowess, and creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™. With over 50 years of experience, he helps people master their voice, lead with clarity, and transform their lives.Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, talk show host, fitness expert, and motivator whose career spans Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, film, television, and national tours.Jose Escobar is an award winning personal development speaker, 19x published author, 25 year sales professional, and leader of The Entrepreneur's Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy.Coach Timothy T.O. Clay is a retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Major, leadership coach, speaker, and author whose 23 years of Marine Corps leadership bring a powerful perspective on discipline, service, character, and leadership.Watch and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Learn more at nycmastermindexperience.com#nycexperiencelive #theexperienceeffect #nycmastermindexperience #ascend #mastermind

  3. Oct 6

    ASCEND: Keep Rising.

    ASCEND: Keep Rising The NYC Mastermind Experience in Atlanta may be behind us, but ASCEND was never meant to end when we left the room. The real question is, how do we continue to rise? On this episode of NYC Experience Live, Sifu Rafael and Lancelot Theobald Jr. are joined by two of our ASCEND speakers, Ami Maikoski and Bethany Stone, for a conversation about carrying the energy, lessons, relationships, and commitments from Atlanta into what comes next. We spent three days challenging ourselves to think differently, build meaningful relationships, participate in mastermind conversations, and surround ourselves with people committed to growth. Now we're back in our everyday lives, where the real work begins. Are we following through? Are we staying connected? Are we acting on the ideas we discovered? Are we continuing to challenge ourselves, or slowly returning to the same patterns we had before? Ami Maikoski is an Architect of Identity Expansion & Capacity, Transformational Facilitator, Executive Advisor, and Speaker who works with founders, CEOs, executives, and leaders making high stakes decisions. Founder of Metamorphose Institute and Be True To Your Best You, Ami helps leaders uncover unseen patterns, expand their capacity, and operate at higher levels of clarity and awareness. Bethany Stone is a leadership strategist, speaker, and facilitator who helps leaders strengthen how they communicate, connect, and show up for the people they lead. Her work challenges leaders to move beyond simply knowing what leadership requires and develop the skills necessary to put it into practice. Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, founder of Speaking Prowess, and creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™. With over 50 years of experience, he helps people master their voice, lead with clarity, and transform their lives from the inside out. Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, talk show host, fitness expert, and motivator whose career spans Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, film, television, and national tours. Ascending isn't something we did in Atlanta. It's something we choose to continue doing. Keep growing. Keep connecting. Keep rising. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more at nycmastermindexperience.com #nycexperiencelive #ascend #keeprising #nycmastermindexperience #leadership #growth

  4. Oct 6

    VIP Experience

    What does VIP really mean?Is it better seating, special access, a great dinner, or being closer to the people in the room?On this episode of NYC Experience Live, Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., Jose Escobar, and Coach Timothy T.O. Clay go beyond the badge and talk about the real VIP Experience.Because VIP isn't only about what you receive. It's about access, proximity, conversations, relationships, and experiences that aren't available from the back of the room.We'll talk about why getting closer matters, what happens when you have direct access to leaders and speakers, and why some of the most valuable moments at an event happen outside the scheduled program. The conversation at dinner. The introduction nobody planned. The question you finally get to ask. The relationship that continues long after everyone goes home.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, founder of Speaking Prowess, and creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™. With over 50 years of experience, he helps people master their voice, lead with clarity, and transform their lives from the inside out.Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, talk show host, fitness expert, and motivator whose career spans Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, film, television, and national tours.Jose Escobar is an award winning personal development speaker, 19x published author, 25 year sales professional, and leader of The Entrepreneur's Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy, helping entrepreneurs and executives master personal and professional excellence.Coach Timothy T.O. Clay is a retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Major, leadership coach, speaker, and author whose 23 years of Marine Corps leadership bring a powerful perspective on discipline, service, character, and leadership.And we're about to experience it ourselves.September 25 through 27, the NYC Mastermind Experience: ASCEND comes to Atlanta.VIP means more than watching the experience.It means being part of it.Get your ticket at nycmastermindexperience.comWatch NYC Experience Live on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv...#nycexperiencelive #vipexperience #ascend #mastermind #leadership #nycmastermindexperience

  5. Sep 15

    Clarity Changes Everything

    Clarity Changes EverythingYou can be moving and still be lost.You can work hard, stay busy, make money, build relationships, and chase opportunities, but if you're not clear about where you're going, all that movement may be taking you in the wrong direction.On this episode of NYC Experience Live, Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Jose Escobar explore why Clarity Changes Everything.What do you really want? Why do you want it? Are the decisions you're making today moving you closer to it? Or have you become so busy doing that you've stopped asking where you're actually going?We'll talk about clarity in leadership, business, relationships, communication, and life. We'll also explore why clarity doesn't mean having every answer. Sometimes it's simply knowing the next right move.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, founder of Speaking Prowess, and creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™. With over 50 years of experience, he helps people master their voice, lead with clarity, and transform their lives from the inside out.Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, talk show host, fitness expert, and motivator. His career spans Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, film, television, and national tours. His message is rooted in discipline, consistency, purpose, and becoming the next best version of yourself.Jose Escobar is an award winning personal development speaker, 19x published author, 25 year sales professional, and leader of The Entrepreneur's Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy. He helps entrepreneurs and executives achieve greater personal and professional excellence.Sometimes clarity comes from changing your environment, hearing a different perspective, and getting around people who challenge you to see what's possible.Join us September 25 through 27 in Atlanta for the NYC Mastermind Experience: ASCEND.Growth Demands Altitude.Get your ticket at nycmastermindexperience.comWatch NYC Experience Live on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv...#nycexperiencelive #clarity #leadership #growth #ascend #nycmastermindexperience

  6. Sep 15

    The Power of the Mastermind

    What happens when you put ambitious people with different experiences, ideas, connections, and perspectives in the same room?Something happens that is almost impossible to create alone.That's the power of the mastermind.On this episode of NYC Experience Live, Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., Jose Escobar, and Coach Timothy T.O. Clay explore why the right room can expose you to ideas you haven't considered, solutions you couldn't see, relationships you didn't have, and opportunities you didn't even know existed.A true mastermind isn't about sitting in a room listening to people talk. It's about putting minds together. Sharing experiences. Asking better questions. Challenging each other's thinking. Opening doors. Solving problems. Sometimes you help someone else find their answer and discover your own in the process.We'll talk about why proximity matters, why your current circle can influence your next level, and why one conversation with the right person can completely change the direction of your business or your life.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, founder of Speaking Prowess, and creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™. With over 50 years of experience, he helps people master their voice, lead with clarity, and transform their lives from the inside out.Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, talk show host, fitness expert, and motivator. His career spans Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, film, television, and national tours.Jose Escobar is an award winning personal development speaker, 19x published author, 25 year sales professional, and leader of The Entrepreneur's Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy. He helps entrepreneurs and executives master their personal and professional excellence.Coach Timothy T.O. Clay is a retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Major, leadership coach, speaker, and author of Here To There: Prodigal and Back. His 23 years of Marine Corps leadership bring a powerful perspective on discipline, service, character, and leading others.And there's no better time for this conversation.September 25 through 27, we're taking the NYC Mastermind Experience to Atlanta for ASCEND.Three days of powerful speakers, masterminds, conversations, relationships, and opportunities.Get your ticket at nycmastermindexperience.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv...#nycexperiencelive #mastermind #ascend #leadership #growth #nycmastermindexperience

  7. Sep 15

    Values & Virtues | NYC Experience Live

    We all have values. But are we actually living them?It's easy to talk about integrity, courage, discipline, loyalty, honesty, service, and character. The real test comes when those values cost us something.On this episode of NYC Experience Live, Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Jose Escobar welcome Coach Timothy T.O. Clay and special guest Ami Maikoski for a conversation about Values & Virtues and how the principles we live by shape our leadership, relationships, decisions, and ultimately our future.We'll explore the difference between having values and practicing them, what happens when pressure tests our character, and why becoming more successful should never require becoming less of who we truly are.Ami Maikoski is an Architect of Identity Expansion & Capacity, Transformational Facilitator, Executive Advisor, and Speaker who works with founders, CEOs, executives, and leaders making high-stakes decisions. Founder of Metamorphose Institute and Be True To Your Best You, Ami helps leaders uncover unseen patterns, expand their capacity, and operate at higher levels of clarity and awareness.Coach Timothy T.O. Clay is a decorated retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Major, leadership coach, motivational speaker, distinguished thought leader, and best-selling author of Here To There: Prodigal and Back. His 23-year Marine career and leadership experience inspire others to lead with discipline, courage, character, and purpose.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, founder of Speaking Prowess, and creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™. With over 50 years of experience, he helps people master their voice, lead with clarity, and transform their lives from the inside out.Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, talk show host, fitness expert, and motivator whose message centers on discipline, consistency, purpose, and becoming the next best version of yourself.Jose Escobar is an award-winning personal development speaker, 19-time published author, 25-year sales professional, and founder of The Entrepreneur's Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy, helping entrepreneurs and executives achieve personal and professional excellence.Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv...

  8. Sep 13

    What We Learned | NYC Experience Live

    Why We Decided to Create Our Own EventsEvery event teaches you something.Sometimes it's a conversation you didn't expect to have. Sometimes it's a relationship that continues long after the event ends. Sometimes it's watching how people come together, share ideas, support each other, and create opportunities that never would have happened if they hadn't been in the same room.On this episode of NYC Experience Live, Sifu Rafael, Jose Escobar, and Lancelot Theobald Jr. sit down for a conversation about what we've learned from attending events, speaking on stages, networking, building relationships, and now creating experiences of our own.And we're coming into this conversation fresh from another event that all three of us attended together.We continue to attend other people's events because we believe in the power of getting into the room. Every experience gives us an opportunity to meet new people, strengthen existing relationships, learn something new, support other event creators, and sometimes discover opportunities we never saw coming.So why did we decide to create our own events?Because everything we've experienced over the years has helped shape what we wanted to build.We'll talk about what we've learned as attendees, speakers, collaborators, and now event creators. We'll share some of the experiences that have influenced us, what we've discovered about bringing the right people together, and why we believe the real value of an event can extend far beyond what happens on the stage.We'll also talk about what creating our own events has taught us about leadership, relationships, collaboration, preparation, and responsibility.Because once you're responsible for creating the room, you start seeing the room differently.Sifu Rafael is a professional speaker, master instructor, Founder of Speaking Prowess, and Founder and Architect of Transformational Experiences. His work combines communication, leadership, mindset, and decades of experience developing people to help others recognize their potential, strengthen their voice, and become more effective leaders.Jose Escobar is the Founder of Connected Leaders Academy, an entrepreneur, business leader, community builder, and connector who has built a powerful network centered around relationships, collaboration, personal development, and creating opportunities for leaders to grow together.Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, host, entrepreneur, and relationship builder who understands the power of connection, storytelling, and bringing the right people into the right rooms.Get in the room. Meet the people. Have the conversations. Build the relationships. You never know where one experience can lead.Join us as we talk about What We Learned, why we continue getting into other people's rooms, and why we decided to create rooms of our own.NYC Mastermind Experience AtlantaSeptember 25 through 27, 2026Learn more at nycmastermindexperience.com

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The NYC Experience with Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Jose Escobar More than a show....it’s a movement of connection, elevation, and legacy. Join hosts Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Jose Escobar as they connect with visionaries, leaders, and creators who are saying yes to in-person growth, intentional networking, and transformational impact. Born from our NYC excursions, every episode captures the real power of aligned relationships. These aren’t just conversations, they’re catalysts for greatness, expansion, and purpose-driven living.

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  • Creator
    Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., Jose Escobar
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., Jose Escobar
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    NYC Experience