Welcome to "Go Be Great with Coach Karena," where ambition meets strategy! I'm your host, Karena Calhoun, the introverted ambition bully, and I'm thrilled to have you join us for another insightful episode. Today, we have a fantastic guest in the studio – LaShonde McCrary, the owner of Bookcity, LLC, a virtual bookkeeping business. In this episode, we dive into LaShonde's journey as a business owner and discuss the importance of starting with self-care and personal development. LaShonde shares her experiences and insights into helping entrepreneurs, especially women and people of color, navigate the often-overlooked aspects of business, such as proper bookkeeping. Discover LaShonde's tips for business financials, the significance of setting up a solid foundation for your business, and the importance of educating yourself along the entrepreneurial journey. From the unique flavors of Chicago's deep-dish pizza to the vibrant culture of the city, we explore more than just business in this engaging conversation. LaShonde emphasizes the value of continuous learning and breaking generational curses to create a legacy of entrepreneurship. As a dynamic entrepreneur with a virtual bookkeeping business and a husband who owns a cleaning business, she exemplifies an entrepreneurial lifestyle and the power of building a legacy with your family. So, if you're ready to unlock the secrets of successful entrepreneurship, gain financial wisdom, and be inspired to overcome challenges, tune in to this episode of "Go Be Great with Coach Karena." Don't forget to connect with LaShonde McCrary and Bookcity, LLC, for expert bookkeeping services that will set your business on the path to financial success! Visit LaShonde at https://www.bookcitybookkeeping.com/ Break through boundaries and craft your destiny. Join the 🔗Rise and Thrive Womenpreneur's Community on Facebook to connect with fellow boundary-breakers, share your journey, and inspire others to rewrite their own success stories. 🔗GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST https://gobegreatcoachcing.com Are you interested in being a guest on the show? 🔗Grab this link, create your profile, submit your request, and we will review your submission within ten days. If we believe you're a great fit, we will contact you to schedule a recording! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gobegreat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gobegreat/support