Accidental Activist

By Activist Lawyer

Accidental Activist, a special mini-series from the Activist Lawyer Podcast, explores these turning points through candid conversations with people who found themselves fighting for change.

Hosted by Sarah Henry and Brian Dooley and sponsored by Humanitas Media, the four-part series looks at the experiences, challenges and achievements of activists from a range of backgrounds. Their stories show that activism does not require a particular qualification, profession or title. Sometimes, it simply starts with the willingness to act.

Episode One: Johanna Nejedlová - Konsent

The first episode features Johanna Nejedlová, co-founder of Konsent, one of Europe's influential consent education initiatives.

Johanna discusses how her work grew from a desire to challenge harmful attitudes around sex, relationships and consent. She explores why education is so important in preventing violence, promoting healthier relationships and giving young people the confidence to understand and communicate consent.

Her story is a powerful reminder that social change often begins by challenging the attitudes and assumptions that people have come to accept as normal.

Across Accidental Activist, Brian and Sarah ask a simple but important question: What happens when ordinary people decide they can no longer ignore injustice?

The answers are personal, sometimes difficult, and ultimately inspiring. Together, these stories demonstrate the power of one person taking that first step - and what can happen when others join them.

Accidental Activist is part of a limited series sponsored by Humanitas Media, where human rights meet human stories. Brian Dooley's forthcoming book, DEFIANT: Profiles of Resistance, will be published by Humanitas Media on October 13, 2026.

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