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

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.

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.

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

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