Schachere journal

My mother, Mysti, died while living on Section 8 and relying on food stamps. A result of generational poverty. But if you only hear that sentence, you miss the most important part of the story. My mother fought every day as a single mother to give her children a better life. She drove big rig trucks. She worked whatever jobs she could find. She had a criminal background. However, she shielded us from the worst parts of poverty whenever she could. It made her a powerful

My Great-Grandmother Was the Daughter of a Slave — and She Became ONE OF THE FIRST SEATTLE School Principals

In regulated industries like healthcare and social services, speed is often misunderstood. Expanding into new counties, diversifying contracts, and building additional programs aren’t reckless — they can be a form of risk management. Overreliance on a single payer, contract, or jurisdiction creates real exposure. When one audit or funding shift can materially impact operations, urgency isn’t emotional — it’s strategic. Giovanne Schachere

Mysti’s Adult & Family Services will sponsor and lead a featured workshop at the Housing California Conference, March 18–20 in Sacramento.

On a recent episode of The Giovanne Show, I sat down with Solveiga Jaskunas—an immigrant leader, human resources professional, and systems t

African gospel artist Gillian Eka joins The Giovanne Show for a powerful conversation on faith, worship, purpose, and the global rise of African Christian music.

Like most entrepreneurs, I’ve watched Shark Tank for years. Not for the entertainment, but for the patterns. The way experienced investors cut through noise, identify real risk, and focus on what actually makes businesses last. So when I had the opportunity to sit down on a Zoom call with Daymond John for a strategy conversation, I didn’t expect motivation or hype. I expected clarity. And that’s precisely what I got.

When Helping Hurts — and Healing Saves: The Giovanne Show Launches in King County, Washington

Indigenous Peoples’ Day asks us to pause and honor the First Peoples of this land — their sovereignty, culture, and ongoing contributions. It invites truth-telling too: the land was never “discovered,” it was already home. In the same spirit of honoring origins and community, our recent episode with Seattle Community Police Commissioner Ken Nsimbi explores how heritage shapes leadership and belonging. Ken’s journey from Nairobi to Seattle embodies the rhythm of  Ubuntu  — “I

T-Boz’s co-sign shows that the message of The Giovanne Show is reaching hearts beyond social work and into culture.”

Giovanne D. Schachere, CEO of Mysti’s Adult & Family Services and creator of The Giovanne Show, joins Vamo Radio to discuss leadership, purpose, and real solutions for change. Listen now on Schachere.com.

BY: GIOVANNE SCHACHERE Every few years, the words “ government shutdown ” return to the headlines. For many, it feels like political...

GIOVANNE SCHACHERE GRADUATED FROM CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN 2005

A Story of Grief, Legacy, and Love Published: September 30, 2025 This past Monday, on September 29, 2025, we gathered as a family and...

Shot in the face on New Year’s Eve, Kent Hay could have walked away from people forever. Instead, he came back with a blueprint that is flipping the script on homelessness. In his book, Managing Homelessness, and on the very first episode of The Giovanne Show, Kent proves what cities don’t want to admit: compassion and accountability together are the only way forward.

Giovanne Schachere Los Angeles, CA / Pacific Northwest – September 2025  – Social worker, CEO, and community leader Giovanne D....

Who is Giovanne Schachere? A Conversation on Legacy, Leadership, and Systems Change

Every day at Mystis, we see the same equation play out: tragedy plus poverty equals calamity. A father’s death leaves children adrift. A mother fleeing violence faces the highest risk after leaving. Families collapse when the one anchor holding them together is suddenly gone. Guns won’t disappear, mental illness won’t vanish, but care—housing, counseling, crisis support—is the infrastructure that gives families a fighting chance.

Mysti’s Adult and Family Services Featured on the California Department of Health Services DHCS PATHways to Success Website

When the State of California officially selected Mysti’s Adult & Family Services as a PATH CITED Round 4 awardee for Contra Costa County, it wasn’t just another program milestone. It was a defining moment in my work, leadership, and the mission that has shaped my life for over two decades.

By Giovanne Schachere, MS CEO | Mystis Adult & Family Services 1. I Didn’t Come From the Top — I Built Up From the Floor Let’s be clear: I didn’t start in boardrooms. I started in the field — sitting on curbs with clients, trying to keep people alive long enough to see another chance. I’ve been the one calling shelters at 2 a.m., the one explaining to a mom why the voucher didn’t go through. And through all that, I realized something that still fuels me today: We don’t fail b

From the lawn of Dorsey High School to the boardroom, my journey began in South Los Angeles. The Law Magnet program sparked my passion for advocacy, West Adams gave me resilience, and those early jobs taught me grit. Today, as CEO of Mysti’s Adult and Family Services and host of The Giovanne Show, I can trace it all back to Dorsey.

Leaders must stop confusing enabling with helping. When someone demands that one client receive special treatment above hundreds of others,

As Angelenos line up for commemorative TAP cards and share stories of Nipsey’s legacy, Schachere sees the tribute as a reminder that authentic leadership lives far beyond one industry or city.