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.

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.

When Helping Hurts — and Healing Saves: The Giovanne Show Launches in King County, Washington

Indigenous Peoples’ Day asks us to pause and honor the First Peoples of this land — their sovereignty, culture, and ongoing contributions. It invites truth-telling too: the land was never “discovered,” it was already home. In the same spirit of honoring origins and community, our recent episode with Seattle Community Police Commissioner Ken Nsimbi explores how heritage shapes leadership and belonging. Ken’s journey from Nairobi to Seattle embodies the rhythm of Ubuntu — “I am

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.

BY: GIOVANNE SCHACHERE Every few years, the words “government shutdown” return to the headlines. For many, it feels like political theater in Washington, D.C. But for families and providers across the country, the consequences are not theoretical — they are immediate, personal, and deeply destabilizing. As the CEO of an organization serving families navigating housing, food insecurity, and health needs, I’ve seen firsthand how fragile stability becomes when federal funding fa

GIOVANNE SCHACHERE GRADUATED FROM CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN 2005

A Story of Grief, Legacy, and Love Published: September 30, 2025 This past Monday, on September 29, 2025, we gathered as a family and community to lay to rest an exceptional man: my uncle, Linton Charlie Rutledge. When you lose someone like Uncle Charlie, it doesn’t feel like just the loss of a person—it feels like the closing of a chapter in your soul. His presence was that strong, that grounding, and that full of love. A Lifetime of Stability, Faith, and Love Uncle Charlie

Giovanne Schachere Los Angeles, CA / Pacific Northwest – September 2025 – Social worker, CEO, and community leader Giovanne D. Schachere, MS is set to launch The Giovanne Show, a podcast that blends powerful storytelling with meaningful dialogue about justice, resilience, and social change. Born in the Pacific Northwest and deeply rooted in Los Angeles, Schachere brings over 20 years of experience in social services, housing stability, and community leadership to the micropho

Who is Giovanne Schachere? A Conversation on Legacy, Leadership, and Systems Change

Every day at Mysti's, we see the same equation play out: tragedy plus poverty equals calamity. A father’s death leaves children adrift. A mother fleeing violence faces the highest risk after leaving. Families collapse when the one anchor holding them together is suddenly gone. Guns won’t disappear, mental illness won’t vanish, but care—housing, counseling, crisis support—is the infrastructure that gives families a fighting chance.

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

The boss turns 39 today. A two-minute tribute from the people who work beside him - South LA roots, Mysti's, The Giovanne Show, and the receipts.

Ten months, several guests, one throughline: leadership shows up clearest on the frontlines, not in the office.

It's been six years since I lost my mother. Here's what her name has built since, and why the loss still fuels it.

By Giovanne Schachere If you’ve ever had an employee tell you, “You’re a great leader… but…” — don’t ignore the “but.” That “but” might be the most important leadership feedback you’ll ever receive. For years, I couldn’t understand it. Employees believed in my vision. They believed in the mission. Many thought I was brilliant, strategic, and relentless about building an organization that actually changes lives. Yet some of those same employees didn’t always feel psychologic

Father's Day is coming. Here's what raising seven kids has taught me that no leadership book ever did.

From Housing First debates to reentry funding cuts and green jobs innovation, this week’s social impact news demands bold, systems-level leadership.

Episode 6 | The Giovanne Show | Feat. Jazmyn Brown, CEO of Eden I&R When it comes to making a real difference in Alameda County, few leaders embody purpose-driven impact quite like Jazmyn Brown. As the CEO of Eden I&R, Jazmyn is at the forefront of connecting individuals and families across the Bay Area to the critical resources they need — and she’s doing it with compassion, equity, and relentless dedication. In Episode 6 of The Giovanne Show, host Giovanne Schachere sits do

After two decades on the frontlines of social services — from South LA group homes to building a multi-state organization serving families facing homelessness — I've distilled everything I've learned into seven core principles that guide how I lead, build, and serve. These aren't theories from a textbook. They're battle-tested frameworks forged in the real work of community transformation. Whether you're leading a nonprofit, building a program, or trying to make your corner o