Single mum of five, Victoria Beale, is using her super connecting powers to bring influential business leaders together from all around the globe.
Victoria is the Founder of Business Live Global (BLG) – which is a network catering for all sized businesses seeking exponential growth and brand exposure.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in 2021, Victoria had to operate quickly and pivot her business to adapt to circumstances. The 45-year-old’s sheer determination and extensive business experience saw the Milton-Keynes based connector not only reach out to all four corners of the globe – but turn her former network into a global charge.
Victoria said: “Prior to the pandemic the network – then called Business Live – operated on a face-to-face basis attracting decision makers of SME’s at events in Milton Keynes, Leicester and Nottingham each month.
“But when the pandemic struck I had to find ways to continue with the business, so I leveraged the ten thousand plus contacts I had, we also utilised the power of BLG’s social media channels along with my own personal LinkedIn – where I have just short of 14 thousand followers – and everything just continued from there.”
The global network now includes more than 100,000 investors, property developers, CEO’s/ Senior Directors and decision makers.
BLG specialises in providing businesses with a unique, 12-month programme of commercial, lead generating events – live and/or virtual – or new business development and digital campaigns to stimulate business growth.
Hubs are currently being set up in more than 60 countries and in October 2021 Founder, Chairperson (CEO) of Cyber Security Global Alliance & CSGA Cyber Accelerator in Canada, James Castle was appointed to the BLG board as Chairman – then shareholder in 2022. James is also a Canadian Ambassador to the EU Commission, based in Brussels, and his group of companies called the Terranova Defense Group work closely with NATO Allied Countries in the Space, Aerospace, Cyber Defense, Cyber Education and Cyber Product Manufacturing sectors, with specialisation in Quantum Encryption.
James said: “From the moment I first met Victoria – all be-it virtually – I knew I wanted to be involved and work with her to help develop what is a super network of like-minded businesses.
“Victoria is a fabulous mum, and businesswoman and someone you instantly want to connect with. I’m very excited for the future of BLG and Victoria – who is a total inspiration.”
On 24 November, 2021, BLG also launched in Kampala Uganda, Africa where a number of high profile dignitaries attended an exclusive BLG lunch and was broadcast live on Ugandan TV.
Face-to-face business lunches returned in 2022, (following the pandemic), in Nottingham, and in April this year BLG also sold its first franchise to an entrepreneur who is taking charge of the Leicestershire region.
British business group – The Institute of Directors Bucks & MK – are working in association with BLG for the relaunch of the Milton Keynes networking lunches – kickstarting in October at Stadium MK.
Victoria adds: “My aim has always been to connect businesses of all sizes together – to work together – and now we have countries who want to be involved all over the world – which is incredible. Our first ever franchise sold this year and we are now actively recruiting in regions throughout the UK. To have the IoD Bucks & MK working in association with BLG for the relaunch of our Milton Keynes lunches is fantastic – it’s going to be really special.”
BLG are also working in partnership with Global influencer of the year 2022, Ahmad Imam of the Executive Brand – who is a key partner of Victoria’s business community – and to add to the BLG phenomenon, the network also boasts its own Global Radio Station, which can be heard in 17 countries and is available to members to promote their services. The station is managed by BLG Board Director and Chief Technical Officer, David Sinclair and his team.
Victoria herself, is also the host of her own TV show with one of BLG’s long-term partners NTV, having been gifted the opportunity by CEO of NTV Europe Subrina Hossain, who is a huge advocate of women and female empowerment. NTV Unscripted is hosted by Victoria twice a month on Sky Channel 780 and involves live studio interviews with influential guests sharing news on various topics.
