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Why Google Translate is not Good Enough for Engagement | Henrietta Podgorska
Henrietta Podgorska challenges the idea that translation alone creates inclusion. Drawing on over a decade of experience across government, healthcare and community organisations, she explains why cultural context, planning, and community consultation matter just as much as language. In this episode, Henrietta shares real-world examples of where organisations go wrong — and what meaningful, trust-building communication actually looks like in practice.
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