The Founder

For more than 30 years, Clarissa Foster, MBA has dedicated her career to educating, empowering, and advocating for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs seeking to build lasting wealth through business ownership, real estate, and estate planning.

Known for her practical teaching style and genuine passion for helping others succeed, Clarissa has become a trusted resource for first-time homebuyers, real estate investors, business owners, and families throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. Her mission is simple: empower people through education so they can make informed decisions that create financial freedom and generational wealth.

As Founder and CEO of She Owns Cleveland™, Clarissa created an innovative educational experience designed to help women move from dreaming about ownership to confidently achieving it. Through hands-on instruction, mentorship, property tours, and access to experienced industry professionals, participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to purchase homes, invest in real estate, start businesses, and build lasting wealth.

Clarissa is also the Founder and CEO of Mastermind Your Business LLC, a diversified business consulting company doing business as Mastermind Property Management Services, where she has successfully managed hundreds of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties while helping owners maximize the value of their real estate investments.

She is also the Founder of National Paralegal Services LLC, where she assists individuals, families, and business owners with comprehensive estate planning, trust planning, business formation, asset protection, and legacy planning.

Throughout her career, Clarissa has educated hundreds of individuals on topics including:.

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Business Formation

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Building Generational Wealth Through Ownership

Clarissa proudly serves as the Estate Planning and Legacy Building Facilitator for Women Creating Wealth and Impact (WCWI), where she educates women on protecting their families, preserving their assets, and creating meaningful legacies through comprehensive estate planning.

She is also honored to serve on the boards of:

• NuPoint Community Development Corporation
• The Ujamma Collective LLC
• Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation
• Women Creating Wealth & Impact The Money Makeover Conference

As a respected speaker and educator, Clarissa has presented educational workshops, seminars, and keynote presentations throughout the Cleveland area, across the State of Ohio, and virtually for audiences across the United States. Her engaging presentation style transforms complex legal and financial concepts into practical strategies that participants can immediately apply to their personal and professional lives.

Clarissa is also the author of:

• How to Start Your LLC and What to Do in the First 365 Days
• Why You Need an Estate Plan: The Simplicity of It All

Whether she is teaching first-time homebuyers, mentoring entrepreneurs, advising real estate investors, or helping families create estate plans, Clarissa's purpose remains the same—to educate, empower, and equip others with the tools they need to create financial independence and generational wealth.

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