Description

On this episode of Inside BT, we speak with Emily Cheston, the Director of Boost, a new program she started within the club early this summer. Boost seeks to elevate Black executives and provide mentorship for Black students. Emily speaks to the significance of such a program for the BT community and the students we serve at large. Inside BT is a series that was launched to reflect on how Business Today, a nonprofit that's entirely run by undergraduates, has adapted to the new digital normal created by COVID.

Time Stamps

0:00 - 1:11: How Emily got started in BT
1:11 - 1:58: The motivation behind founding Boost, starting from Emily's experience on the BT Content Team
1:58 - 3:37: Getting a new initiative off the ground
3:37 - 4:18: Speaking on the importance and range of articles that came out of the Boost Summer Fellowship
4:18 - 5:19: Long term vision for the BT Boost program
5:19 - 6:38: Boost's impact on the larger scale with the business world in building the next generation of leaders
6:38 - 7:31: How Boost has been personally important to Emily
7:31 - 9:02: Navigating COVID and virtualization for Boost and using Boost as a framework for future virtual conferences in BT
9:02 - 12:11: The evolution of Boost, the final form of the Boost Leadership Series, and expanding the scope of BT's mission
12:11 - 13:09: Advice for other students who are interested in starting a similar initiative; connecting with peers; leverage relationships within the organization to strengthen the program's relevance; and committing to your passion project