STEP INTO THE ROOM THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
October 23, 2025 | 10am-3pm ET | Midtown Manhattan
This isn’t just an event. It’s The Portal — your access point to the next-level version of yourself.
Hosted by Craig Siegel and the CLS Team, this one-day immersive experience in the city that never sleeps is designed to help you close out 2025 with fire and build a vision for 2026 that pulls you forward like a magnet.
Some rooms spark clarity. Others spark action.
This one does both.
This is the room where breakthroughs happen fast — because it's been built with intentionality, frequency, and fire. Surrounded by disruptors, creators, and leaders who are committed to growth, you'll experience what it means to be in true alignment. With world-class guest speakers sharing cutting-edge insights and a carefully curated community limited to just 100 guests, The Portal creates the intimate conditions where authentic connections flourish and transformation accelerates.
This is your opportunity to be seen, heard, and stretched in ways that ignite change.
your host
craig siegel
Craig Siegel is a globally recognized speaker, high-performance coach, and WSJ Bestselling Author of The Reinvention Formula. As the founder of Cultivate Lasting Symphony (CLS), Craig has built a movement that helps people reinvent their lives, tap into purpose, and unleash their potential.
Known for his high-energy delivery and deep emotional intelligence, Craig brings fire, transformation, and results to every stage he steps on — and this October, he’s bringing it all.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Real tools. Real clarity. Real power.
Renewed Purpose
You’ll reconnect with the deeper “why” that fuels you — not the one shaped by pressure or comparison, but the one rooted in your truth. This clarity becomes your compass for 2026, guiding your choices, actions, and energy with intention.
A Personal Blueprint
You won’t just leave inspired — you’ll leave with a tangible roadmap. One that’s aligned with your values, goals, and energetic frequency. This is your strategy for building momentum and executing powerfully in the months ahead.
High-Vibe Connections
Transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. At The Portal, you’ll plug into a room of bold, like-minded leaders who reflect your potential and help you rise. This isn’t just networking — it’s your new ecosystem for expansion.
Unshakable Belief
When you see yourself clearly, everything changes. You’ll walk out of this experience with a renewed sense of confidence, conviction, and belief in who you are, what you’re here to do, and the future you’re building.
Step Into The Experience
This isn’t just an event — it’s an energetic portal designed to awaken your next level. Every detail of the space has been curated to elevate your state — from the lighting and music to the connection and community. Imagine walking into a room alive with energy. Visionaries. Leaders. Creators. Every conversation charged with possibility.
This is more than inspiration — it’s immersion.
guest speaker
Dr. Shefali
Dr. Shefali is a New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and global thought leader on conscious parenting and personal transformation. Featured on Oprah’s platforms and in major media worldwide, she is the founder of the Conscious Coaching Institute and the acclaimed EVOLVE Summit.
Her books — including The Conscious Parent, A Radical Awakening, and The Parenting Map — have helped millions break generational patterns, cultivate presence, and create deeply connected relationships at home and work. Through keynotes, workshops, and online programs, Dr. Shefali blends Western psychology with Eastern philosophy to offer practical tools for awakening and authentic living.
guest speaker
amber rae
Amber Rae is a bestselling author, speaker, and leading voice in emotional wellness. Her books Choose Wonder Over Worry and The Answers Are Within You have reached millions worldwide, and her Feelings Journal has transformed how people engage with their emotions. Her brand new memoir, LOVEABLE, is a raw journey of breaking free from roles that confine us and coming home to ourselves.
With her work reaching 9M people each month and collaborations with TED, Microsoft, Meta, and more, Amber continues to inspire people to live authentically and lead with courage.
guest speaker
Monica Berg
Monica Berg is a teacher, author, and podcaster known for her fearless, authentic voice and passion for transformation. A self-described “Change Junkie,” she inspires people to embrace change as the path to fulfillment, blending humor, honesty, and wisdom drawn from both her kabbalistic studies and personal life.
She is the author of Fear Is Not an Option, Rethink Love, The Gift of Being Different, and The Tale of the Other Glove, and co-hosts the Spiritually Hungry Podcast. Monica also serves as Co-Director & Chief Communications Officer of the Kabbalah Centre International. She lives in New York with her husband, Michael, and their four children.
event sponsor
ashley cash
Ashley Cash is the president of CCC Capital Solutions and co-leads the Cash Family Office with her husband, Clay. A passionate leader and philanthropist, she serves on multiple boards and is deeply committed to education, community growth, and empowering women. Ashley lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and four children.
vip dinner sponsor
tom lyman
Tom Lyman is a coach, speaker, and founder of Tom Lyman Coaching, where he helps men break free from addiction, passivity, and purposelessness. With a bold and Kingdom-driven message, Tom empowers men to step into recovery, live with integrity, and lead their families with strength. He and his wife, Lana, live in Texas with their family.
Want More?
Upgrade your ticket to VIP
If you're ready to go deeper, the VIP experience was made for you. This is for the action-taker who wants more intimacy, more momentum, and more personal access to Craig.
Exclusive Access
The VIP experience culminates the night of the event with an intimate private dinner hosted by Craig and select guest speakers. It’s your chance to relax after the main sessions, connect on a deeper level, share space with industry leaders, and gain insights you won’t hear on stage. This isn’t just networking — it’s proximity to power and possibility.
Elevated Experience
As a VIP, you’ll receive premium front-row seating, surprise perks throughout the day, and access to moments designed to elevate your transformation. This upgrade is for those who crave deeper connection, enhanced visibility, and a truly unforgettable experience that stays with you long after you’ve left the room.
Secure Your Seat Before It Sells Out
Seats are limited and this event will sell out.
General Admission
Full Access to The Portal: CLS Experience
Transformational Programming
Interactive Breakthrough Exercises
High-Energy Networking Opportunities
vip experience
Everything in General Admission
Private Dinner with Craig and Speakers
Premium Seating
Special VIP Perks
The Structure of Transformation
Awareness: Get grounded in truth, expand your perspective, and dissolve the internal limits that have quietly held you back. This is the clarity that creates space for something greater.
Identity: Redefine who you are, what you believe, and what you’re here to build. Align your internal identity with the version of you that’s capable of living the vision you’re stepping into.
Energy: Access the energetic frequency of your future self. Learn to regulate and elevate your energy so that you attract aligned opportunities and move with momentum.
Execution: Walk away with practical tools, clear next steps, and the internal readiness to act. This isn’t just about vision — it’s about making it real.
planning your trip: hotels
Hyatt Place New York/Midtown-South
- Address: 52 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018
- Average Price: $118–$365 per night.
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
- Address: 790 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
- Average Price: $189-400 per night.
- Address: 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
- Average Price: $227–$644 per night.
- Address: 109 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
- Average Price: $125–$448 per night.
The Westin New York at Times Square
- Address: 270 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
- Average Price: $250–$500 per night.
The Westin New York Grand Central
- Address: 212 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
- Average Price: $200–$450 per night.
- Address: 65 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
- Average Price: $300–$600 per night.
- Address: 45 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
- Average Price: $350–$700 per night.
planning your trip: airports
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFqK)
For a full list of airlines and terminal information, you can check here.
Key airlines include:
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
JetBlue Airways
British Airways
Emirates
Lufthansa
Qatar Airways
Virgin Atlantic
Ground Transportation: Includes AirTrain, taxi services, rideshares (Uber, Lyft), shuttles, and car rentals. AirTrain connects to NYC subway and Long Island Railroad.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
For a full list of airlines and terminal information, you can check here.
Key airlines include:
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
JetBlue Airways
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Ground Transportation: Options include taxis, rideshares, buses (MTA bus connections to the subway), and car rentals.