The Digital Diplomat Podcast - Impact Locally, Build Globally

W.E. Da'Cruz

Across all industries, digitalization is offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation as well as challenges. From the workplace to parliament, business as usual is rapidly evolving and so should the policies to promote economic diplomacy. Join Award-Winning Tech and Food Entrepreneur and highly sought International Consultant on Digitalization and Digital Trade, W.E. Da'Cruz, as she investigates cross-cultural and cross-border policies impacting ordinary lives and behind-the-scenes interviews with global leaders talking about technology, digital divide, international trade, job creation, capacity building, eradicating poverty and more. As a Ghanaian-American mother of three, wife, business partner and more, hear personal stories and honest experiences from W.E. Da'Cruz and featured guests on several topics to learn how you can become an activate participant in solving global problems and impacting economic development right where you are.

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Shift From Consumer to Producer

Shift From Consumer to Producer

In Episode 2, you’ll hear my behind-the-scenes conversation with high schoolers and mentors from the Global Ties Detroit virtual Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). These high-schoolers and mentors were from the Central African Republic, Chad, Guinea, and Togo. The group was Francophone and so my conversation was held simultaneously through French interpretation in a Zoom exchange.I share with you life lessons I learned along my journey from Unemployed to Employer and how I’ve been able to impact communities around the world as a private sector business owner committed to economic development in developing countries. If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck on your journey in life or need a conscious shift on how to navigate roadblocks personally or professionally, this episode is for you.Important Links to Know:To learn more about the host, W.E. Da'Cruz, visit her personal website at private tech intensives with W.E. Da'Cruz, visit or contact for more information about how to build your digital infrastructure.To learn more about her food manufacturing company, visit The Mushroom Angel Co. at or visit to order plant-based burger patties made from mushrooms directly.The music in this podcast is produced by artist and musician Christopher Staton aka Big State. To find his music, visit speaking or consultancies, visit on social here:

Shift From Consumer to Producer

Shift From Consumer to Producer

In Episode 2, you’ll hear my behind-the-scenes conversation with high schoolers and mentors from the Global Ties Detroit virtual Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). These high-schoolers and mentors were from the Central African Republic, Chad, Guinea, and Togo. The group was Francophone and so my conversation was held simultaneously through French interpretation in a Zoom exchange.I share with you life lessons I learned along my journey from Unemployed to Employer and how I’ve been able to impact communities around the world as a private sector business owner committed to economic development in developing countries. If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck on your journey in life or need a conscious shift on how to navigate roadblocks personally or professionally, this episode is for you.Important Links to Know:To learn more about the host, W.E. Da'Cruz, visit her personal website at private tech intensives with W.E. Da'Cruz, visit or contact for more information about how to build your digital infrastructure.To learn more about her food manufacturing company, visit The Mushroom Angel Co. at or visit to order plant-based burger patties made from mushrooms directly.The music in this podcast is produced by artist and musician Christopher Staton aka Big State. To find his music, visit speaking or consultancies, visit on social here:

Q&A - Who is W.E. Da'Cruz?

Q&A - Who is W.E. Da'Cruz?

In Episode 1, I decided to share a little more about myself. If this is your first time hearing about me or maybe you’ve heard my name before, but are wondering, "Who is this W.E. Da’Cruz? Why does she call herself The Digital Diplomat?" Then, you’re in for a small treat.I invited my husband Dominique Da’Cruz to ask me some basic questions that will shed some light on my journey and how I got to this moment in time with you here listening to this podcast. You’ll learn more about me throughout future episodes, so let’s consider this more of an introduction.Important Links to Know:To learn more about the host, W.E. Da'Cruz, visit her personal website at private tech intensives with W.E. Da'Cruz, visit or contact for more information about how to build your digital infrastructure.To learn more about her food manufacturing company, visit The Mushroom Angel Co. at or visit to order plant-based burger patties made from mushrooms directly.The music in this podcast is produced by artist and musician Christopher Staton aka Big State. To find his music, visit speaking or consultancies, visit on social here:

Welcome

Introduction to the new podcast The Digital Diplomat. Learn about the mission and vision of the podcast and what you can expect in forthcoming episodes.To learn more about the host, W.E. Da'Cruz, visit her personal website at private tech intensives with W.E. Da'Cruz, visit or contact for more information about how to build your digital infrastructure.To learn more about her food manufacturing company, visit The Mushroom Angel Co. at or visit to order plant-based burger patties made from mushrooms directly.The music in this podcast is produced by artist and musician Christopher Staton aka Big State. To find his music, visit speaking or consultancies, visit on social here: