After 14 years of prayers, procedures, and perseverance, Hetty Boachie-Yaidom—widely known as Hetty The Entrepreneur—is celebrating her very first Mother’s Day with a miracle in her arms. In an exclusive interview with Batswadi Magazine, the award-winning businesswoman opens up about her deeply personal fertility journey, navigating pregnancy at 40, and the quiet, triumphant beauty of becoming a mother after loss and longing. With raw vulnerability and unwavering faith, Hetty shares a testimony of divine timing, self-discovery, and a love that has reshaped every corner of her world.

 

 

1. Congratulations, Hetty! Can you take us back to the moment you found out you were pregnant? Where were you, and what was going through your mind?

It still gives me chills. We were at home – just the two of us – on what I thought was an ordinary day. I had been feeling unwell for a while: fatigue, nausea, things I chalked up to burnout. My husband, ever so attentive bought a pregnancy test and said, “Love, I think you should take a pregnancy test.” I shrugged it off. After 14 years of trying, of surgeries, IVF rounds, and shattered hope – he still wanted to take yet another test? I took it, and wondered why the test was taking longer than usual to produce a result. Then I saw the words PREGNANT flash in front of me, I froze. Tears flooded my eyes. I called out to him, and edged towards him in disbelief, he jumped and danced for joy. It was as if time stood still. After everything, God had remembered us. In our 14th year of marriage, just after we turned 40 – our miracle came, naturally. A divine gift in His perfect timing.

 

2. Pregnancy journeys are deeply personal, and for many women, they come with unexpected challenges. Can you share a bit about your path to this moment and what this pregnancy means to you?

Our path was long, winding, and filled with detours. We walked through doctor visits, surgeries, hormone injections, countless IVF attempts – all ending in heartbreak. There were seasons I questioned everything, my body, my faith. This pregnancy is not just about becoming a mother – it’s the restoration of years that felt lost. It’s a divine reminder that delay is not denial. It’s the physical manifestation of grace and the reward of never giving up.

 

 

3. What has this experience taught you about patience, faith, or even the idea of surrendering to life’s timing?

It taught me that God’s “no” is never punishment  – it’s preparation. Patience is not passive; it’s an active choice to trust when everything looks impossible. And surrender is not weakness – it’s worship. I had to release control, unclench my fists, and say, “Lord, Your will, not mine.” And in that surrender, I found peace. This journey taught me to wait well, to believe beyond reason, and to rest in the knowledge that what is meant for me will never miss me.

 

4. You’ve built an incredible career as an award-winning entrepreneur. How did you prepare for the transition into motherhood while managing the demands of your business?

Honestly, you don’t really prepare – you surrender. I’ve spent years building systems, teams, structures – but nothing could have prepared me for the heart expansion that comes with motherhood. I leaned heavily into delegation and learned to ask for help – something I wasn’t always good at. But more than anything, I allowed myself to be present. I gave myself permission to pause, to rest, to soak in the miracle growing inside me. Business teaches you about grit, but pregnancy reminded me about grace. The transition has been less about balance and more about embracing a new rhythm – one led by love.

 

5. Pregnancy at 40 comes with its own set of experiences – how have you adapted to this new chapter?

With softness. In my twenties and thirties, I pushed, I hustled, I ran. At 40, I’m gentler – with myself, with my body, with my expectations. I’ve traded ambition for intention. Every kick, every flutter, every ache felt sacred. I didn’t take anything for granted. I cried freely. I thanked God daily. I let go of the need to do and allowed myself to be – to be a vessel, to be nurtured, to be part of this holy unfolding. It’s been a season of deep gratitude and surrender.

 

 

6. Many women over 35 feel pressured by societal timelines when it comes to fertility. What message would you share with women who are struggling with the uncertainty of their own journey?

You are not broken. Your timeline is not delayed – it’s divine. I know the ache of empty arms. I know the sting of well-meaning questions, the silent tears after another negative test. But I also know this: hope never expires. Your worth isn’t tied to your ability to conceive. Your story is unfolding in ways you can’t yet see. If motherhood is in your destiny, it will find you – in God’s time, not society’s. You are still whole. Still worthy. Still enough.

 

7. As a first-time mom, what does Mother’s Day look like for you this year?

It feels surreal. For so many years, I celebrated others. This year, I’ll wake up with my son in my arms. I’ll kiss his tiny fingers and whisper, “You were worth every tear, every prayer, every wait.” Mother’s Day now carries a new sound – a lullaby of answered prayers. It will be simple, sacred, and full of love.

 

8. What are your hopes and dreams for your baby boy?

That he walks boldly in his purpose. That he knows he was wanted, loved, and divinely sent. I pray he’s kind, courageous, grounded in faith, and led by compassion. I hope he dreams wildly and lives fully. And most of all, I hope he knows that no matter where life takes him, he will always have a home in my heart.

 

9. Has the experience of having a newborn changed the way you think about legacy?

Completely. Legacy is about impact. It’s about love. It’s about what I deposit into him – values, faith, resilience. I want him to inherit more than wealth; I want him to inherit wisdom, character, and the unwavering belief that he is enough. My legacy now has a name, a heartbeat, and a future.

 

 

10. If you could share one message with your son today that you hope will resonate with him for the rest of his life, what would that message be?

You were born from perseverance, wrapped in prayer, and kissed by grace. You are God’s promise fulfilled. Never doubt your worth, your voice, or your place in this world. You are here on purpose, for a purpose.

 

11. What has motherhood taught you about yourself?

That I am softer and stronger than I ever knew. That love can be both fierce and gentle. That joy can rise from ashes. And that sometimes, the best things in life come not when you fight for them – but when you finally let go and trust.

 

12. In three words, describe your pregnancy journey until now, celebrating your first Mother’s Day.

Miraculous. Redemptive. Sacred.