In today’s episode, I sat down with Philip Sessions—a dad, entrepreneur, and host of the Unfiltered Sessions podcast—to hear the real story behind his podcasting journey. We dived deep into why he moved from talking about health and fitness to focusing on honest, unfiltered business conversations for dadpreneurs, how he overcame the fear of starting, and the creative ways he’s using his podcast to grow his business and personal brand.

We also geeked out over workflow tips, getting past podcast “podfade,” and making your podcast work for you—whether you’re out to build authority, connect with future clients, or simply get better at public speaking.

My hope is that Philip’s story inspires you to start (or restart!) your own podcast, to embrace the messy beginnings, and to always keep experimenting and iterating. You never know where your podcast will take you!

If today’s conversation sparked your interest in working smarter and leading with purpose, I highly encourage you to connect with Philip Sessions.

Head over to https://refinedva.com/ to learn how he can help you streamline your business and regain precious time through virtual assistant support.

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You can also follow Philip for more actionable tips and behind-the-scenes insights—just search for “Philip Sessions” on your favorite social platforms. And if you have questions, want more info, or are interested in collaborating, don’t hesitate to reach out to him directly through his website or DMs.

Philip’s passion for helping entrepreneurs, especially dads, lead with clarity is truly inspiring—so be sure to check out everything he’s up to!

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Chapters

00:00 Why Start a Podcast?
00:03 Early Podcasting Journey: Healthy Living Sessions
00:08 Transition to Unfiltered Sessions
00:10 What an Episode Looks Like
00:16 Business Strategy and Guest Episodes
00:20 Workflow, Tools, and Costs
00:36 Overcoming Fear and Getting Started
00:42 Growth, Improvement, and Advice for New Podcasters