NYC Experience

About NYC Experience

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.

Publisher

Sifu Rafael, Lancelot Theobald Jr., Jose Escobar

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jul 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   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 (https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1) Discover the NYC Mastermind Experience: https://nycmastermindexperience.com (https://nycmastermindexperience.com) #nycexperiencelive #wechangethestandard #nycmastermindexperience #leadership #mastermind #personalgrowth #entrepreneurship

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   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. 

   6 Oct 2026

   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 (https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1) Learn more at nycmastermindexperience.com #nycexperiencelive #ascend #keeprising #nycmastermindexperience #leadership #growth

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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Engagement

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