Sistahs Connect Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Yvonne Thevenot, founder of STEM Kids NYC, whose extraordinary journey will leave you inspired and motivated. From surviving breast cancer and going through a divorce to leaving a successful corporate career, Yvonne shares how she followed her heart, reclaimed her peace, and turned her passion for education and STEM into a thriving nonprofit that’s transforming the lives of Black and Brown children across NYC and New Jersey. She opens up about the life-altering moments that led to her career pivot, the love for teaching that fuels her every step, and how her father’s encouragement shaped her lifelong belief that she could do anything. Yvonne discusses the challenges of scaling a nonprofit, the joys of seeing her students blossom, and how she's building a lasting legacy—one child at a time.