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Health, career and business intertwined

An interview with B. Pagels-Minor

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B. Pagels-MinorJuly 16, 2024

I'm getting older. I'm getting smarter. I'm getting healthier. I'm getting richer. But I still realize that I want to do more.
B. Pagels-Minor

In this interview, B. Pagels-Minor reflects on the interconnectedness of their health, career and business journey.

They share their journey of overcoming health challenges, including thyroid disease, cancer, a breast reduction and being blinded in an accident. Pagels-Minor's story is one of boundary breaking, being and becoming a person who follows through and pursuing work that fills their years with purpose.


Interview Summary

1:03

Overcoming health challenges and finding success

B. shares the relentless challenges they faced with their health, which deeply impacted their personal and professional life. Despite these early challenges, B now finds themselves better off financially, in their career and healthier than they've ever been.

5:26

From startups, to working in tech and speaking on stage

A pivotal moment in B.'s career came when they transitioned from working in the startup world. to working in tech. This change not only improved the health care options available to them, it opened the door for greater professional growth and opportunities to speak on big stages.

12:40

We aren't told we matter nearly enough

The topic shifts to the importance of recognition and affirmation where B. recounts the moment they were acknowledged as a leader, a title they never claimed but always leaned into.

It's not about greatness, because greatness is the wrong word. We're not told enough that we are of substance, that we matter, that our qualities and what we provide to the world matters.
B. Pagels-Minor
17:01

Following through is for the benefit of you

B. shares tips on being and becoming a person who follows through. In their experience, following through isn't for the sake of others, it's about fulfilling a personal commitment to yourself.

21:07

The role of curiosity in success

Curiosity is highlighted as a driving force behind B.'s success. Their innate curiosity has led them to explore various professional avenues, challenge existing norms and continually seek out new opportunities for growth and impact.

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B. Pagels-Minor

B. is the founder of DVRGNT Ventures, B.PM Consulting & The Wealth Salons. An award-winning product strategist, startup advisor and performance coach, B. promotes excellence in tech. They hold degrees from Northwestern and Robert Morris Universities and serve on the boards of YWCA Chicago and Northwestern Alumni Association. B. has received multiple honors, including Fast Company’s Queer 50.