The Crafty Show - Crafty Counsel's in-house legal podcast
Welcome to the Crafty Show, a legal podcast. Produced by Crafty Counsel, a digital media company and community with the aim to spread joy, connection and insight to in-house lawyers. Join Crafty Counsel’s founder Ben White as he speaks to lawyers who have left private practice, often to join in-house legal teams about their career journeys.
The Crafty Show - Crafty Counsel's in-house legal podcast
Zelda Perkins on NDAs and power: Breaking the silence
Before the headlines, there were individuals taking extraordinary risks to challenge abuse.
In this episode, Zelda Perkins (Founder of Can’t Buy My Silence) shares her story of signing (and later breaking) the NDA that protected Harvey Weinstein.
Zelda describes the reality of “legal waterboarding,” the weight of being silenced, and why the legal profession must confront the human cost of confidentiality agreements.
She challenges lawyers to question how NDAs are used, look beyond process to people, and stand up for a culture where speaking up is the norm—not the exception.
This is a conversation every legal professional should hear.
Listen now to explore:
- How NDAs became tools to hide misconduct
- What it feels like to have your voice taken away
- Why the system, not just individuals, needs reform
- How you can play a part in change