Episode 17 of the Chi State Pod features Brenda Jepkoech, Chicago State senior runner.
Jepkoech grew up in Eldoret, Kenya, moving to America for college in 2017. At first, she attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee before transferring to Chicago State.
On the podcast, Jepkoech discusses her eye-opening transition to America, including the concept of racism being completely new to her. She also delves into her running background, which started at an early age in the running hotbed of Kenya, where running is a way of life.
Chi State Pod is hosted and produced by Sam Brief. Music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.