#TerrierTuesday: Gretchen Geraghty (Questrom’19) was well-known at BU long before she first stepped foot on Comm. Ave. The Albany, NY native is known for her YouTube videos (where she’s GretchenLovesBeauty). What began as a hobby in high school blossomed into a full-blown business for Gretchen. “I meet subscribers on campus every single day who tell me my videos about life at BU were so helpful.” While GretchenLovesBeauty began as a fashion/beauty channel, Gretchen soon found herself sharing personal details. “Generally, I’m a very open person,” she says, “I consider my viewers my best friends. When I film, I pretend I’m talking to my best friends & the people who have been watching for a while appreciate that.” As her viewership grew, so did the negative comments. Dealing with this, says Gretchen, has been one of her key learning lessons: “I’ve learned that I don’t need approval from everyone.” Looking back on her 5 years as a YouTuber, Gretchen says she didn’t truly understand what a...