Faith, Family, and Forgiveness: Lessons from Erika Kirk’s Eulogy

What does it mean to lead with faith when tragedy strikes? After watching Erika Kirk’s powerful eulogy for her late husband Charlie, I was left convicted, not just as a father and husband, but as a man of God. In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, I share the five life-changing lessons I pulled from her words, lessons that every man, leader, and believer needs to hear.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why real strength means fighting with conviction, not fists
✅ How faith is built on daily habits, not just moments of crisis
✅ The small intentional acts that leave the biggest legacy at home
✅ Why forgiveness is the hardest fight, but the one that wins
✅ The difference between leaving “incomplete work” and “unfinished business”

This isn’t just a reflection on Charlie and Erika’s story, it’s a wake-up call for us as men to step up, lead well, love intentionally, and live with eternity in mind.

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When Emotions Take Over: Leading Without Losing Your Team

As business owners, we’re constantly juggling decisions with clients, team changes, personal life, and the never-ending “urgent” fires. But what happens when the pressure spills over and emotions start running the show? In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions opens up about his own recent struggles with letting emotions dictate leadership decisions and the hard lessons that came with it.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why decision overload makes us snap at our team (and how to stop it)
✅ The ripple effect of emotional leadership on company culture
✅ How to recognize your triggers before they take control
✅ The simple (but hard) act that rebuilds trust with your team
✅ Why leadership is more “caught” than “taught”

This isn’t about being a perfect leader it’s about being a present one. If you’ve ever found yourself short with your team, overwhelmed by decisions, or frustrated by circumstances outside your control, this episode will help you reset, lead with intention, and create the culture you actually want to build.

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From Two Friends to a Full Company: The First Year of RefinedVA

What started as a favor for two friends turned into a business that’s now helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time and scale through virtual assistants. In this special one-year anniversary episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions pulls back the curtain on the messy beginnings, the pivotal hires, the early struggles, and the game-changing lessons learned in building RefinedVA.

You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story of:
✅ How two friends became the spark for a business
✅ The sloppy first interviews (and what we learned)
✅ Why hiring “ahead of where you are” changes everything
✅ The team members who shaped the company’s future
✅ Why we launched the VA Training Academy (and what’s next)
✅ And why human touch will always beat AI

This isn’t just a story about business growth, it's about starting before you’re ready, learning as you go, and building something bigger than yourself.

If you’ve ever thought about hiring a virtual assistant, scaling beyond yourself, or just wondered what it really looks like to build a business in year one, this episode will give you both the raw truth and the hope that you can do it too.

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Is It Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

If you’re even asking whether you need a virtual assistant, the answer is probably already yes. In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions breaks down the five unmistakable signs that it’s time to bring a VA into your business plus a bonus mindset shift that will change how you think about growth forever.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why wondering if you need a VA means you’re already overdue
✅ The $10/hour tasks that are capping your growth
✅ How to know if your systems are ready for a team member
✅ Why being unable to take a day off is the biggest red flag
✅ The real reason your business has hit a ceiling

Delegation isn’t a luxury it’s the bridge between where you are now and where you want to go. If you’re ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business, this episode will show you exactly what to look for and how to take the leap.

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Your Ordinary Is Someone Else’s Extraordinary

Most of us overlook the simple, everyday things we do whether it’s cooking dinner, showing up for family, or being present with our kids. But here’s the truth: what feels “normal” to you might be extraordinary to someone else.

In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions shares a heartfelt story about an ordinary day at Chick-fil-A with his daughters that turned into a powerful reminder: the small things we do consistently are often what make the biggest impact.

If you’ve ever downplayed your efforts or overlooked your value, this episode will challenge you to see your daily actions in a whole new light.

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The 3-Step Method to Train Employees Effectively

Are you frustrated with employees who just can’t seem to take ownership of the tasks you delegate? You’re not alone. Most business owners struggle with the gap between handing off a task and actually getting it done right.

In this episode, I break down the 3-step process I’ve developed to help my team become effective faster, without me constantly redoing their work. Here’s what you’ll discover:

✅ Why simply assigning tasks isn’t enough and the best way to set your employees up for success.
✅ How to review their work without micromanaging (and the key questions to ask).
✅ The coaching framework that transforms “doers” into team members who think strategically like owners.

Whether you’re training your first hire or scaling a growing team, this process will save you time, reduce stress, and help you build a team that actually lightens your load.

Tune in and learn how to stop babysitting tasks, and start leading a team that can truly run with responsibility.

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Be It Until You Become It: How to Rewrite Your Identity and Future

Your past doesn’t define you unless you let it.

In this episode, Phillip Sessions shares a personal story about going from “short-fused” in high school to becoming a calm, influential leader and how you can change the way people see you without faking it.

Through real-life examples, from changing environments to reshaping your online presence, you’ll learn:

• Why you don’t need a fresh start in a new city to reinvent yourself
• How social media can accelerate your transformation (if you use it right)
• The “be it until you become it” approach that’s more powerful than “fake it till you make it”
• Why consistency, not declarations, is the key to real change

Whether it’s your business, relationships, or personal growth, this episode will show you exactly how to build the identity you actually want to be known for.

Takeaway: You’re one decision and

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If You're Still Doing These 5 Tasks, You're Not a Business Owner You're an Overpaid Admin

You didn't build a business to spend your days deep in emails and Canva.

In this episode, Phillip Sessions (founder of Refined VA) reveals the five tasks you must delegate immediately if you want to stop being the bottleneck in your business. From email management to video editing, these time-sucking tasks are costing you thousands in missed opportunities.

You’ll learn:

• Why starting your day in your inbox puts you in a defensive, reactive state
• How social media posting (not creating) is draining your time and focus
• Why appointment scheduling and lead follow-ups are secretly holding you back
• The smarter way to approach video editing without touching a timeline
• What real leadership looks like for the modern dadpreneur

✅ If you're still editing your own reels, writing every caption, or chasing leads… you're doing $10/hour tasks and ignoring your $1,000/hour opportunities.

👉 Want to buy back 10+ hours of your time this week? Drop “VA” in the comments or head to RefinedVA.com to book a call.

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