Taking the Lead
In the Mountain West, we take the lead. We show heart and grit and have the vision to be leaders in everything we do. We don’t wait for opportunities. We create our own. Today is our day, and we will take the lead.
A weekly podcast hosted by MWN Studio Host, Karlie Drew, Taking the Lead features interviews with head coaches, student athletes, and others figures around the Mountain West.
Podcasting since 2023 • 61 episodes
Taking the Lead
Latest Episodes
Victoria Hayward and Delanie Wisz, Nevada Softball
Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with Nevada Softball Head Coach Victoria Hayward and Assistant Coach Delanie Wisz. The two dive into their Athletes Unlimited season, Hayward shares how competing against the game’s best fuels her lead...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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Kailin Downs, Boise State Women's Golf Head Coach
Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with Boise State Women’s Golf head coach Kailin Downs. Last month, Downs led Team USA at the 2025 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup. She shares her experiences on the international stage, reflects on her de...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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24:17
Cierra Jackson, Fresno State Track & Field
Taking the Lead host Karlie Drew sits down with newly crowned national discus champion Cierra Jackson to talk lessons learned, the power of positivity, and how competing in the Mountain West helped shape her into the champion she is today.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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Toa Taua, UFL Michigan Panthers and Nevada Wolf Pack Alum
In today’s episode of Taking the Lead, Karlie Drew catches up with former Nevada football standout and current UFL player Toa Taua.Taua reflects on his journey back to the gridiron, staying ready for his moment in the UFL, and what it means...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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16:59
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Cam Watts, New Mexico- Football and Track & Field
On today's episode of Taking the Lead, MWN’s Karlie Drew sits down with New Mexico dual-sport athlete Cam Watts. The redshirt senior shares how he balances life on the field as a cornerback and on the track as a sprinter. From setting a new sch...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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