CLEAR FINANCIAL GUIDANCE TO MASTER YOUR MONEY WITH CONFIDENCE
Make Sense of Your Money & Create the Life You Deserve
You're wired for success. Your finances should support that vision. Stop letting financial confusion hold you back from what's possible. Let’s work together to create a clear roadmap toward the future you envision.
Whether you’re…
A business owner ready to level up your financial management
An individual seeking to manage your budget and build personal wealth
A team leader looking to enhance financial literacy across your organization
I'm here to help you truly understand your money and make confident, stress-free decisions.
NO MORE DREADING TAX SEASON!
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No more last-minute scrambling or missed deductions. Get the exact systems I use to keep my clients confidently tax-ready. Perfect for business owners and self-employed professionals ready to make tax season less stressful.
Money shouldn't feel like a mystery.
And you shouldn't need an accounting degree to make confident financial decisions.
Your future deserves better than late-night Googling and confusing spreadsheets.
You need crystal-clear guidance that actually makes sense.
You need to understand your numbers without the overwhelm.
You deserve to feel confident about your finances.
Whether it's growing your business or building personal wealth, you need patient, clear guidance that makes sense – not more overwhelming spreadsheets or confusing explanations.
“Let's break this down step by step. I’ll show you how to understand and manage your finances with confidence.”
-LaRena Gibson, Gibson VSL Founder
Whether you're starting a business, managing personal finances, or leading a team, I'm here to make the complex clear.
Do any of these thoughts sound familiar?
“I feel completely overwhelmed looking at these QuickBooks reports. I have no idea if I'm doing this right.”
“Why didn't anyone teach me this stuff? I'm successful in my career but feel like I missed the class where everyone learned how to properly manage their finances.”
“Tax season keeps me up at night. I'm tired of scrambling last minute and worried I'm missing deductions or doing something wrong that could come back to haunt me later.”
I'll help you take control of your finances…
…In other words, understand your money in a way that finally clicks.
Transform vague money goals into clear action steps, so you can build strong foundations that support your vision.
Create a financial future where you can live:
Confidently (no more second-guessing your decisions)
Clearly (understand exactly where you stand)
Calmly (without constant money stress)
READY TO MASTER YOUR MONEY??
Here’s how I’ll teach you to take control.
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→ QuickBooks: Master QuickBooks setup and operations
→ Accounting: Get your accounts balanced and accurately reconciled
→ Bookkeeping: Learn essential bookkeeping practices
→ Financial Reports: Understand what your numbers are really telling you
→ Business Structure: Choose the right entity to protect your assets
→ Financial Systems: Create organized processes that save time
→ Profit Analysis: Transform your P&L into actionable insights
→ Documentation: Build efficient record-keeping systems
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→ Budgeting: Create realistic budgets that work for your life
→ Money Systems: Develop sustainable money management habits
→ Goal Setting: Map out clear paths to your financial goals
→ Financial Basics: Master essential money management principles
→ Expense Tracking: Build simple systems to track spending
→ Organization: Get your personal finances structured properly
→ Decision Making: Make confident financial choices
→ Savings: Implement effective strategies to build wealth
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→ Tax Planning: Create strategic plans to optimize your tax position
→ Compliance: Stay confidently compliant with tax regulations
→ Self-Employment: Navigate self-employment taxes with clarity
→ Entity Taxes: Understand tax implications for your business structure
→ Tax Prep: Get ready for tax season systematically
→ IRS Expertise: Benefit from enrolled agent-level guidance
→ Documentation: Maintain organized tax records year-round
→ Returns: Complete tax forms accurately and on time
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→ Strategy: Develop clear plans for financial growth
→ Systems: Optimize your financial processes
→ Cash Flow: Manage your money movement effectively
→ Risk Management: Identify and address financial risks
→ Growth Planning: Create sustainable expansion strategies
→ Compliance: Meet all regulatory requirements
→ Decision Support: Get guidance for major financial choices
→ Financial Review: Regular check-ins to stay on track
Gain Control of Your Finances. For Good.
Whether you're organizing your personal budget or building a profitable business, financial clarity is non-negotiable. I don’t just give you a plan; I teach you the how and why behind it. Through live, interactive training, I'll personally guide you to master the skills you need to manage your money with total confidence.
Below are my live training programs. Choose the one that speaks to where you are right now.
Financial Clarity & Strategy
For individuals and business owners who want a rock-solid system to manage their money, understand their cash flow, and plan for the future.
The Simple Start: 60-Minute Financial Clarity Webinar
Join me for a live, 60-minute session where we cut through the financial clutter. I'll walk you through a powerful, straightforward framework to get your finances organized, whether for your household or your business. This is the first step to taking back control.
Best for: Anyone feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin with their finances.
You'll leave with: A clear action plan and the foundational skills to track your money effectively.
The 4-Week Financial Clarity Program
This is where we roll up our sleeves and work together. In a small group setting, I'll personally guide you through four weeks of hands-on training to build a complete, customized financial system. We’ll turn your financial data into your greatest asset for making smart decisions.
Best for: Those who want dedicated, guided support to implement lasting financial habits.
You'll achieve: A fully organized financial system and the strategic skills to manage your cash flow for the long term.
QuickBooks Live Training
For the hands-on entrepreneur who wants to correctly set up and manage their own books using QuickBooks Online.
Live Intro to QuickBooks Online
In this interactive class, I'll guide you through the essential first steps to set up your QuickBooks account for success. We'll work together in real-time to ensure you build a clean, accurate foundation from day one, avoiding common and costly mistakes.
Best for: Business owners who are new to QuickBooks or want to ensure their current setup is correct.
You'll learn: How to navigate the platform, connect accounts, categorize transactions, and run key reports with my direct guidance.
Live Mastering QuickBooks Online
Ready to unlock the full potential of QuickBooks? This advanced live course goes beyond the basics to help you leverage the platform's most powerful features. I'll teach you how to automate your workflow, create insightful custom reports, and use QuickBooks to drive growth.
Best for: Business owners who understand the basics and are ready to use QuickBooks as a strategic tool.
You'll master: Advanced reporting, streamlining invoicing, managing bills, and other pro features that save you hours.
Need 1-on-1 Advisory?
Custom Advisory Session
If you have a unique challenge or need one-on-one guidance tailored to your specific situation, this is for you. Book a private session with me, and we can tackle anything from a tricky financial cleanup to developing a custom strategy for your personal or business goals.
Best for: Anyone needing expert, personalized advice outside of a structured course.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Let's figure it out together. Schedule a free 15-minute call, and we'll find the perfect solution to help you reach your goals.
About LaRena
NUMBERS NERD, CLARITY CREATOR, FORMER UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR TURNED FINANCIAL FREEDOM GUIDE.
Hi, I'm LaRena. Your trusted financial educator and advisor.
With 15 years of financial expertise and a natural gift for teaching, I bring both technical knowledge and clear communication to every client interaction. As an IRS Enrolled Agent and former university instructor, I've helped hundreds of individuals and businesses understand their finances with confidence.
My unique blend of education and experience includes:
IRS Enrolled Agent status (licensed to represent clients before the IRS)
Former Accounting Instructor at San Francisco State University
MBA & Master's in Educational Leadership from Mills College
BS in Accounting from Tuskegee University
But what really matters? My ability to make complex financial concepts click for you.
Find Your Perfect Starting Point
Every financial journey is unique. Here’s how my live trainings can meet you exactly where you are and guide you to where you want to be.
If you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start... Your path begins with the Simple Start: 60-Minute Webinar. It will give you an immediate action plan. When you're ready for a deep dive, the 4-Week Financial Clarity Program is your next step to building a complete system.
If you need to master QuickBooks Online... Start with the Live Intro to QuickBooks course to build a rock-solid foundation. From there, you can unlock its most powerful features in the Live Mastering QuickBooks course to save time and get crystal-clear reports.
If you have a unique or specific challenge... A Custom Advisory Session is the perfect fit. This is your dedicated 1-on-1 time to work directly with me to solve your specific problem and create a tailored solution.
Let's Build Your Confidence Together
When you slow down to really understand your finances, you realize it doesn't have to be as complicated as you thought.
You just need someone to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable steps.
In my live trainings, I'll show you how to build financial confidence while creating systems that actually work for your life or business. You'll get the skills and the support you need to build the strong foundation you deserve, so you can finally feel free.
Ready to get started?
