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From Blown Glass To Global Whisky: Karen Somerville On Craft, Festivals, And Mentoring

The Stirling Business Podcast Recorded at - Studio King Street - https://studiokingstreet.com/ Produced by Johnston Media - https://johnstonmediapodcasts.co.uk/ Hosted by Neil Munday - Studio King Street, Stirling Karen Somerville shares how a sealed glass angel turned a whisky legend into a global brand, then charts her pivot into mentoring, festivals, and hands-on consulting. We explore practical networking, women-led business support, and why calm problem solving beats panic. • origin of Angel Share and the whisky myth • scaling craft glassware into global export • limited editions and collector demand • transition of the workshop and legacy • shift into consulting and mentoring founders • practical fixes for cash flow, exports, and ops • value of local networking and agency support • women’s peer groups and joining criteria • festivals, distilleries, and future whisky projects • resilient mindset and advice to new founders 0:15 Meet Karen Somerville 0:44 The Angel’s Share Origin Story 3:16 Building A Global Glassware Brand 4:36 Limited Editions And Collectors 7:38 Legacy And Move To Glasgow 9:46 Pivot To Consulting And Mentoring 12:18 Hands-On Problem Solving 14:25 E‑Commerce And Scientific Glass 16:44 The Power Of Local Networking 19:35 Women’s Groups And Criteria