Kym O'Leary's guest appearances

Kym O'Leary

Behind The Brand

Talking Business Australia

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In this compelling episode of Behind the Brand, we explore the remarkable journey of Kym O'Leary, the visionary behind COgear, a pioneering brand that specialises in bespoke safety and worksite wear for women in the mining industry. Kym's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as she defied the odds to bring her unique products to a traditionally male-dominated sector. Kym's path was far from conventional; she dropped out of school at 15, only to find her way back through TAFE and eventually into the mines of Queensland. Learning on the job, she identified a significant gap in the market for women's bespoke mining wear. With no business background and limited access to the internet in remote mine sites, Kym embarked on a challenging journey, including facing failures along the way. Despite early setbacks and her initial design's flaws, Kym's unwavering determination led her to quit her job and embark on an epic journey, travelling across the country, door-to-door, to sell her products. Her fortunes took a turn when BHP recognized the need for women's mining wear, and they offered to support her with a minimum order quantity. This provided the breakthrough she needed, and COgear soon found its place in the mining industry. Kym's story is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of small businesses, and her willingness to bend her business around her life showcases the incredible power of determination. Join us for this inspiring conversation with Kym O'Leary, where we explore her incredible journey, the challenges she overcame, and her passion for making workwear tailored to women in the mining industry.  Find COgear on Instagram, and visit their websiteConnect with Behind the Brand on Instagram and TikTok

In this compelling episode of Behind the Brand, we explore the remarkable journey of Kym O'Leary, the visionary behind COgear, a pioneering brand that specialises in bespoke safety and worksite wear for women in the mining industry. Kym's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as she defied the odds to bring her unique products to a traditionally male-dominated sector. Kym's path was far from conventional; she dropped out of school at 15, only to find her way back through TAFE and eventually into the mines of Queensland. Learning on the job, she identified a significant gap in the market for women's bespoke mining wear. With no business background and limited access to the internet in remote mine sites, Kym embarked on a challenging journey, including facing failures along the way. Despite early setbacks and her initial design's flaws, Kym's unwavering determination led her to quit her job and embark on an epic journey, travelling across the country, door-to-door, to sell her products. Her fortunes took a turn when BHP recognized the need for women's mining wear, and they offered to support her with a minimum order quantity. This provided the breakthrough she needed, and COgear soon found its place in the mining industry. Kym's story is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of small businesses, and her willingness to bend her business around her life showcases the incredible power of determination. Join us for this inspiring conversation with Kym O'Leary, where we explore her incredible journey, the challenges she overcame, and her passion for making workwear tailored to women in the mining industry. Find COgear on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cogearau/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and visit their <a href="https://www.cogear.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Connect with Behind the Brand on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindthebrand.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthebrand.podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>