The Women's Podcast

The Women's Podcast


Ep 259 Commando Queen Kerry O’Brien

November 19, 2018

The morning after the September 11th attacks in New York, Kerry O’Brien quit her job as a senior vice president at one of the world’s largest public relations firms. Cut to 17 years later, she is the founder, designer, and CEO of Commando, a company that specialises in intimates and leggings. On today’s podcast Kerry talks to Róisín about the revolutionary seam free underwear - a favourite of celebrities and fashion designers - that launched her business. She also talks about leaving the city behind for life in rural Vermont, her Irish roots, and lots more.