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

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.

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.