District of Columbia's women's cross country and track and field senior Emmanuela Katou-Kouami – UDC's first-ever student-athlete to land an NIL deal – reflects on her collegiate career so far, discusses her role as the Firebirds' SAAC president, explains her title of "Miss Senior" at UDC, and more! Content for the Life Around the ECC video segments are pulled from the East Coast Conference Podcast, which tells the stories of its student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and more, giving fans a front-row seat to the stories, voices, and experiences that make the ECC so special. Through candid conversations and fresh perspectives, the ECC aims to inspire, inform, and connect its community in meaningful ways. Fans can subscribe to the East Coast Conference Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the official ECC website at ECCSports.org/podcasts, with new episodes dropping each Thursday.
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Life Around the ECC: Emmanuela Katou-Kouami, District of Columbia
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