A podcast for women entrepreneurs seeking alignment, sustainability and success.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to grow your business without sacrificing what matters most?

We get it.

Too many CEOs burn out striving to achieve other people’s version of success. It’s time to build a sustainable, fulfilling business aligned with your values AND your priorities.

Welcome to The Business You Really Want, hosted by Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo of Everyday Effectiveness.

Gwen is the founder with almost 40 years of cross-industry experience in business operations. As her right hand, Tonya brings 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. Together, we share a holistic approach to entrepreneurial success that centers your values, your life, and your circumstances.

We believe context matters, both in life
and in business.

Listen each week for practical strategies, real-life examples, and empowering insights to help you navigate the challenges of running a values-driven business. Leverage your strengths, optimize your operations, and create a business that lights you up and allows you to make a meaningful impact.

What Our Listeners Say

New Business Owner Here

As a new business owner, I am LOVING this podcast! I feel like Tonya and Gwen are teaching me things BEFORE I even have the chance to make mistakes! I’m excited to keep listening and to implement what I learn to continue to improve and grow my business! — AliciaHBBTB

Great Listen

I really enjoyed this episode and the truly considerate way you talk about helping people focus success based on what you WANT not what it should look like; this is helping me do some work myself and thinking about what success looks like to me. — Julia414

Exactly What I Need!

As a female Solopreneur, this podcast speaks directly to my business/ministry needs. Tonya and Gwen share boatloads of experience and wisdom – just 2 episodes in, and I’m already hooked! Highly recommend! — SH797

Such Great Insights

Gwen and Tonya are an incredible dynamic duo! Not only do I feel like it’s great and valuable information they are sharing BUT their banter is the best! — Lovelyladylinx

Latest Podcast Episodes Of The Business You Really Want

The Business You Really Want | Energy Vampires

The Hidden Cost Of Energy Vampires In Your Business

The most dangerous employee or team member isn't the one who steals your money — it's the one who steals your energy while appearing to work hard. In this episode, we explore energy theft: how good people with good intentions can slowly drain the life out of your...

The Business You Really Want | Business Losses

When Business “Losses” Are Actually Major Wins

What if closing a profitable business, laying off good employees, or deliberately capping your growth could be the smartest moves you ever make? In this episode, Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner challenge the conventional wisdom that bigger always equals better in...

The Business You Really Want | Set Boundaries

From Pushover To Professional: Setting Boundaries That Stick

If you're apologizing for your business boundaries, you're essentially telling people they're optional. Tonya Kubo and operations expert Gwen Bortner explore why your boundaries aren't suggestions, how to communicate them without guilt, and what happens when you...

The Business You Really Want | Revenue Metric

The Revenue Vanity Metric That’s Destroying Businesses

Are you chasing impressive revenue numbers while your actual take-home pay suffers? In this eye-opening episode, Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner expose the dangerous obsession with six and seven-figure revenue goals that's leading business owners to make terrible...

The Business You Really Want | Strategic Thinking

The Invisible Work That Drives Success

Feeling too busy to think strategically? You're not alone. In this episode, Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner tackle one of the biggest challenges facing modern business owners: finding time for strategic thinking when everything feels urgent. Discover why strategic...

The Business You Really Want | Business Problem

When Doing Everything Becomes Your Biggest Business Problem

The hardest part about growing your business isn't hiring people or finding customers. It's letting go of being the person who does everything. In this anniversary episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo revisit their second-most-downloaded episode: From Solo to CEO...