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This Week in Social Impact: The Battle Over Housing First Heats Up | Week of May 12, 2026
HUD shifts away from Housing First while new research proves its economic power. Plus: bipartisan justice reform and reentry programs at risk.


Legacy Leadership: Giovanne Schachere Joins GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp to Talk Fatherhood, Systems Change, and Building What Lasts
Giovanne Schachere, CEO of Mysti's Adult & Family Services and father of seven, sat down with bestselling author Genesis Amaris Kemp on GEMS to unpack what legacy leadership really means — from raising children to rebuilding broken systems across California and Washington.


IssueWire Feature: Bayside Block Party Returns — Annual Backpack Giveaway Unites Everett Community with Faith and Service
IssueWire spotlights Giovanne Schachere and the annual Bayside Block Party in Everett, Washington — where hundreds of backpacks become the starting point for families to access housing, healthcare, employment, and sustained community support through Mysti's Adult and Family Services.


GlobeNewsWire Features Giovanne Schachere's Multi-State Model for Housing Stability and Health Equity
GlobeNewsWire, one of the world's largest newswire networks, spotlights Giovanne Schachere and Mysti's Adult & Family Services as a national model for founder-led community enterprises driving scalable housing stability and health equity across California and Washington.


Capella University Spotlights Giovanne Schachere: A Master's Degree Forged in Purpose, Legacy, and Leadership
Capella University selected Giovanne Schachere as one of only two alumni to spotlight for national leadership impact — profiling how he earned his Master's in Human Services while expanding a community-based organization across two states, honoring his late mother's legacy, and raising a growing family.


100+ Achievements: The Extraordinary Journey of Giovanne Schachere, MS
Over the past decade, Giovanne Diamone Schachere, MS has built a career spanning education, government service, community leadership, media, and entrepreneurship — earning recognition from Marquis Who's Who in America, the State of California, King County government, and national media outlets including Business Insider, AP News, and Entrepreneur.com. Here are over 100 verified achievements — with links to the evidence. 🎓 Education • Master of Science in Human Services — Cap


In the Press: Giovanne Schachere's Media Journey from Entrepreneur.com to The Washington Times
From a byline in Entrepreneur.com to features in Business Insider, The Washington Times, and AP News, Giovanne Schachere, MS has built a media presence that spans national outlets, international publications, and regional press. Here's the complete media roundup with links to every feature. 🏆 Tier 1: National & Major Outlets These are the heavyweights — national publications with millions of monthly readers: 1. Business Insider — "Mysti's Expands Housing-First Services Acros


The Giovanne Show: How 5 Episodes Became a Top-Ranked Social Work Podcast
In a landscape of podcasts with hundreds of episodes, The Giovanne Show has done something remarkable: with just 5 episodes, it's already featured on the Goodpods Top Social Work Podcast Leaderboard, generated over 258,000 YouTube views, and attracted sponsorship from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) — the governing body of the entire profession. 📊 By the Numbers • 258,000+ total YouTube views across all episodes • 94,000 views — Kent Hay: Change, Trauma & L


Feliz Día de las Madres: Honrando a las Mujeres Extraordinarias que Lideran con Amor
Este Día de las Madres, el CEO Giovanne Schachere honra a las mujeres extraordinarias que lideran con amor — las madres que construyen familias, elevan comunidades e inspiran futuros.


Happy Mother's Day: Honoring the Extraordinary Women Who Lead with Love
This Mother's Day, CEO Giovanne Schachere honors the extraordinary women who lead with love — the mothers who build families, lift communities, and inspire futures. A heartfelt tribute to every mother making a difference.


Dear Fathers Feature: Giovanne Schachere on Fatherhood, Legacy & Building Mysti's
Dear Fathers featured Giovanne Schachere, CEO of Mysti's Adult and Family Services and host of The Giovanne Show, in an interview on fatherhood, legacy, and leadership.


Giovanne Schachere Speaking Schedule 2026 — Book Him for Your Event
Giovanne Schachere's 2026 speaking schedule. Book him as a leadership speaker, CEO, and host of The Giovanne Show for your event, conference, podcast, or panel.


As Seen In: Giovanne Schachere's Press & Media Features
Giovanne Schachere has been featured by Daymond John, Dear Fathers, Business Insider, Shoutout LA, and Vamo Radio. See his press and media coverage.
NBA Legend Gary Payton Endorses The Giovanne Show: 'When Legends Recognize the Vision'
When legends recognize the vision, you know you're doing something right. NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton — known as 'The Glove,' one of the greatest defensive players in basketball history, Seattle SuperSonics icon, and champion — recently showed love to The Giovanne Show. His shoutout wasn't just a kind gesture. It was validation that the stories being told on this platform transcend the world of social services and speak to anyone who values leadership, resilience, and purpo


HR as Power: Solveiga Jaskunas 'The HR Queen' on Ethical Leadership | The Giovanne Show Ep. 5
In a documentary-style episode, Giovanne Schachere sits down with Solveiga Jaskunas — immigrant advocate, HR leader, and founder of Immigrant Voice in HR — for a deep dive into the human reality behind workplace systems, power, and ethical leadership.


Faith, Worship & Global Purpose: Gillian Eka From Cameroon to the World | The Giovanne Show Ep. 4
Cameroon-born gospel artist and worship leader Gillian Eka joins The Giovanne Show for a faith-centered conversation about calling, obedience, African Christian identity, and the power of worship that transcends borders.


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Seattle's Jule Kim | The Giovanne Show Ep. 3
Transformational coach and speaker Jule Kim joins Giovanne Schachere to break down imposter syndrome — the mindset traps that hold leaders back and the tools to step into your fullest, most confident self.


From Nairobi to the Northwest: Ken Nsimbi on Justice Reform & Reentry | The Giovanne Show Ep. 2
Justice reform advocate Ken Nsimbi — Seattle Community Police Commission member and King County 'Care & Closure' leader — joins Giovanne Schachere for a raw, faith-filled conversation about reentry, immigrant leadership, and building healing systems.


From Survival to Service: Kent Hay on Real Homelessness Solutions | The Giovanne Show Ep. 1
In the debut episode of The Giovanne Show, host Giovanne Schachere sits down with Kent Hay — community leader, author, and Homelessness Response Consultant from Auburn, WA — to discuss what real solutions to homelessness look like when lived experience leads the way.


The Future of Community-Based Care: What California Is Getting Right
California is rewriting the rulebook on how we deliver care to the most vulnerable communities. Through CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal), the state has created a framework that connects people to housing, healthcare, and social services through a single coordinated system. And organizations like Mysti's Adult & Family Services are proving it works. From Crisis Response to Coordinated Care For decades, social services operated in silos. You'd go to one age


Unlocking Every Door: Housing Navigation Training for California and Washington
Giovanne Schachere, CEO of Mysti's Adult & Family Services, shares a housing navigation training for California and Washington on moving through complex housing systems.


Published in Entrepreneur: What I Learned Writing Two Essays for the Entrepreneur Leadership Network
Two essays, two very different lessons — on grief becoming structure, and on impatience being a signal, not a flaw.


What 2026 Demands From Social Services Leaders (And Why Founder-Led Organizations Are Built for It)
A press release about our work in CA and WA made me think hard about what founder-led actually has to mean in 2026.


Why California Selected Mysti’s — and What This Expansion Means for Me
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.
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