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

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

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.

Five years ago, our mother, Mysti Bluee, transitioned — but her spirit never left us. She was a giant in every sense: a truck driver, an artist, a healer, and above all, a mother who taught us to fight, love, and rise. This tribute brings together the voices of her children — my brother, my sister, and me — to honor her life and legacy. It’s not just about what we lost. It’s about what we carry. Her lessons still guide us. Her words still comfort us. Her presence still fuels

She was an actress. A trucker. A justice warrior. A mother. And five years ago today, the world went dim without her. On July 22, 2020,...