From Survival to Service: Kent Hay on Real Homelessness Solutions | The Giovanne Show Ep. 1
- Giovanne Schachere
- May 9
- 2 min read
Updated: May 10
Episode 1 of The Giovanne Show — Kent Hay: From Survival to Service
In the debut episode of The Giovanne Show, host Giovanne Schachere — social worker, CEO of Mysti's Adult & Family Services, and community advocate — sits down with Kent Hay, a community leader with the City of Auburn, Washington, whose life journey embodies redemption and resilience. Once facing the very struggles he now works to solve, Kent opens up about surviving gun violence, rebuilding trust, and finding purpose through service.
Homelessness is not a character flaw — it's a systems failure. And fixing systems requires people who understand both sides.
What We Cover in This Episode
This conversation goes deep into the realities of homelessness in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Giovanne and Kent discuss how systems fail the most vulnerable — and more importantly, what genuine, community-centered solutions look like when people with lived experience are in the room. Topics include: the school-to-prison pipeline, housing instability, reentry barriers, and why compassion and accountability belong together.
Why This Conversation Matters
The Giovanne Show was built on one premise: real stories drive real change. Kent Hay is not a theorist — he is a practitioner who rebuilt his life and now rebuilds systems. This episode is required listening for social workers, nonprofit leaders, housing advocates, policymakers, and anyone who believes that hope is the foundation for every solution.
🎧 Listen now — stream this episode directly on Schachere.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
About The Giovanne Show
Hosted by Giovanne Schachere, The Giovanne Show is a podcast and live video series where culture, leadership, social justice, and real-life stories collide. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and embedded right here on Schachere.com so you never have to leave to get the full experience.
Listen to Episode 1 Now
Stream Episode 1 directly on The Giovanne Show episodes page at Schachere.com, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe free to get early access to every new episode and join the Inner Circle community — where the real conversations continue.
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About Giovanne Schachere
Giovanne Schachere is a licensed social worker, CEO, speaker, and personal brand leader based in California and Washington. With over 20 years of experience serving communities impacted by homelessness, poverty, and systemic barriers, Giovanne leads Mysti's Adult & Family Services — named for his late mother, Mysti Bluee. Schachere.com is his personal platform for leadership, legacy, and The Giovanne Show.
