Karen Somerville took an idea after watching a movie with her Glassblower father and created a product and entire glassware range for a growing whisky industry.
Karen was a Women’s Enterprise Scotland Ambassador until January 2022.
Starting a business can be a very daunting task, but with the support of other like-minded women you soon find you have all the inspiration you need.
Karen’s story
Angels’ Share Glass is a specialist glass manufacture, retailer, and global wholesaler. It was born from an idea which came to Karen and her father Tom Young, a Master Glassblower, whilst watching The Angels’ Share film directed by Ken Loach.
My biggest challenge was
My biggest challenge was being a 5ft blonde who knew nothing about whisky. I learned quickly and soaked everything in. I then understood my market exceptionally well, this also gave me confidence and I gained respect in the industry I now market to.
Karen recommends
Start-up Checklist – Your business idea
How to make sales
Digital marketing – the basics