Anything Is Possible

Sarah Takahashi is a Basketball Skills & Development Coach and the owner of TAKI FIT. TAKI FIT is a physical fitness business located in Hawaii. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey to success and the trials she experienced along the way. The story is compelling and her passion is captivating. 

Michale Watson is the President of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the largest professional basketball league in the world with over 175 teams registered. In this episode, he takes on his personal journey from Rochester, NY, his service in the military, some dangerously close encounters along the way and ultimately to his current role with the league. 

Leanne Barrett is a FIBA certified basketball agent based out of Auckland, New Zealand. She is the owner of Jumpshot Basketball Agents. In this episode she discusses the role of a basketball agent and her experience growing a brand and being a female in a male-dominated industry.

Kristina King is a professional basketball player and business woman. She is a 2-time MVP and player of the year in the WUBA. In this episode, she shares her journey to success and the challenges she experienced along the way. 

Coach Steve Tucker has coached in 8 different Pro Basketball Leagues and is one of the few coaches that has won championships on the professional, collegiate, and international levels! He shares his insights and inspirations as a coach, teacher and human.

James "IV" Williams is a professional basketball scout. In this episode, he shares his journey from playing the game to watching the game and identifying talent. It was not quick and it was not easy. It took hustle, heart and being headstrong. 

Basketball Executive, Talent Manager and Media & Entertainment professional Christy Luxe shares her journey as daughter of famous Globetrotter, Jumpin' Jackie Jackson. Hear how she made her mark on the entertainment industry and ultimately found peace and purpose in honoring her father's basketball legacy. 

Lisa C. Willis is a retired WNBA Professional, Gold Medalist and Asst. Coach in the Knicks organization. In this episode she gives listeners a front row view of her life as a high school standout, collegiate record holder, olympic champion and coaching pioneer. Her life lessons extend beyond basketball and provide practical application for each us in pursuit of our dreams. 

Jon Bain discusses why he decided to sell,  how things changed after he left and how he overcame the social challenge of owning such a  profitable business as white man with majority black customers and employees. He also discusses the struggles he sees women have in basketball, what he would have done differently, and if the RNS model could still work today. 

In this episode, Jon Bain, Founder of Run N' Shoot talk through growing up in Little Rock and his time spent in the Navy. He also talks about his first business, Movie Stop and how he got inspiration to create Run N' Shoot. We talk through the insanely successful first year and the growth that continued to occur. 

DeAndre walks us through growing up in Atlanta, College at Jacksonville State, playing professional and streetball overseas and ultimately trying to go pro. He tells us how he got his nickname, "Mosquito", the secret to building his killer instincts and other nuggets of wisdom that he has picked up along his journey. 

Although she is an extremely smart lady, it's not her aptitude that drives Nikitia Thompson. It's her Passion...and it's so inspiring to hear how she found the courage to follow that Passion. It ultimately led to fulfillment.

"That's where knowing people helps. Having been a parent you understand there's time for Grace and Mercy and there's time for Discipline." That's one of the values that sets Judge C. Clifford Shirley in a class all to himself.

C. Clifford Shirley Jr. never imagined that he'd be a Judge...much less the Chief Magistrate for the East TN District...but God had a different plan. As he puts it, he was led.

Ann Furrow's life has been filled with firsts. Not the least of which was the fact that there were no opportunities for women golfers at the collegiate level, so what did she do? Not only did she become the University of Tennessee's first female golfer, but she also is the first female golfer to play on the Men's golf team.

The ability to believe that "better" is possible when all around you would suggest quite the opposite is inspiring. That basically sums up Dr. Lula Powell's beginnings. She was loved and pushed to excellence by her parents and throughout her life and career, she's done the same for others.

Well it's once again Football time in Tennessee, but a few months ago the University hired and announced the new Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director, John Currie. He now sits in a position that he once described as unfathomable.

On Football Saturdays Jeff Jarnigan is "The Voice" of Neyland Stadium and the UT Vols. In this wonderful story of possibility, he describes his path to becoming P.A. Announcer. #GoVols

A Blind Professor, an Entrepreneur, a Country Music Legend, a Best Friend and a Lawyer turned Priest. What do they all have in common?... Possibility. Meet Otis Stephens, Chris Whitle, Con Hunley, John Wright and Rev. Charles Fels.

From Surviving plane crashes to Surviving WWII. From changing and speaking into the lives of young women to changing and speaking into the lives of America ... and speaking into the lives of a Father's sons, this edition of AIP is nothing short of inspiring.

In 15 seasons, we've had the opportunity to sit down with some Amazing people who've each shared their wonderful stories of Possibility. To celebrate our 15th season, we're presented what we call "15 for 15." We're highlighting 15 Powerful moments from the 15 seasons. The first 5 you'll see today are: Earl Lloyd, Ace Miller, Senator Ben Atchley, Bill Haslam and Bobby Denton.

Andy Wood's grandfather may have bribed him to get him started as a mandolinist, but it was Grampsie's belief in him that really released his possibility.

How did Guitarist/Mondolinist, Andy Wood get so good at his craft? It was a combination of his Grampsie and Video Games. #AndyWood

Growing up, Elaine Streno had to fight through a lot of hurt, pain and embarrassment...most of it brought on by her dad, who was a con man. Ironically, it was the pain of her past that fueled her passion for helping people. Now, as Director of the Second Harvest Food Bank she helps and serves people all over East TN.

Josh Smith says he's done nothing to deserve it, yet he's watched God just "Beat him with a Blessing Stick." In part 2 of his conversation with Hallerin, he describes just how far God has brought him.

Josh Smith went to jail the first time at age 16. He went again at age 20. He was a criminal and had no plans of changing. So, how did he leave that life to become Founder/Owner of Master Companies? This is yet another wonderful story of Possibility.

"I knelt down on that grave and I asked him to restore me...and he did" - Gary Christian

Hurt. Hate. Anger. How do you get to the other side of that after your daughter is brutally and horrifically murdered? Gary Christian was able to. This is an AMAZING story of Possibility and Restoration.

Todd Howell says he is walking in his calling. That's what makes so phenomenal as Chief Meteorologist for WBIR, but he an even better dad.

"My mother said: You can do anything that you wanna do...and the best answer I can give you is I believed her." She along with several other mentors are who Gordon Whitener credits for all of his success.

"My mother said: You can do anything that you wanna do...and the best answer I can give you is I believed her." She along with several other mentors are who Gordon Whitener credits for all of his success.

"I feel like God saved my life for a reason and every day I empty my bucket to be a blessing to somebody else" - Inky Johnson - If you wanna be inspired, watch this episode.

Renee Kelly is the Director of the Emerald Youth Academy and she has had a wonderful career. She also is mother of the University of Tennessee's star safety, Todd Kelly Jr. In this episode she takes you on a journey of her extraordinary career and tells you why "Panty-Hose" were so important to her.

Chick-Fil-A franchise owner, Eddie Halliday said he was a terrible business man, but he knew how to care about people and how to be nice. That's how he credits his success.

Zenobia Dobson is the epitome of Faith, Grace and Strength. After her heroic teen son, Zaevion Dobson gave his life protecting others, she has found a way to turn pain into possibility.

Hash Hashemian's company, AMS is in the business of testing Nuclear Power Plants. There are 100 Nuclear power plants in the US and his company does the testing for ALL of them. What a story of possibility.

The Knoxville Diocese's Cardinal Justin Rigali has served for a long time and in this episode he takes you on a journey thru his extraordinary life.

Co-Head Coaches for the University of TN Softball team, Ralph and Karen Weekly have built an extremely successful program. In this episode you'll find out how they did it.

In 2012, Hallerin had the honor of having Carson Newman head football coach, Ken Sparks join him for a taping of Anything is Possible.

In the episode Dr. Lonnie Love said: "I was gonna be a mechanic. I didn't wanna go to school at all." How does that guy go from dreams of being a mechanic to becoming the Group Leader at ORNL's Automation, Robotics and Manufacturing Facility?

When Buzz Thomas told his dad he was dropping out of Law School to attend the Seminary, he braced the the worst. His dad's response was a total shocked. He said "Son, I'm proud of you." Those five words changed Buzz's life forever.

University of TN Hospital Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Keith Gray recounts his firs surgery and how it totally changed his life.

Here's yet another wonderful story of possibility. How did Keith Gray go from a little boy working a tobacco farm to Dr. Keith Gray, Surgical Oncologist at the University of TN Medical Center?

ORNL Director, Thomas Mason is leading a group of brilliant people...doing Amazing things...to make America better.

Singer/Songwriter, Erick Baker has mastered the ability to turn his pain into art. In doing so he's opened up all new possibilities.

Erick Baker is a phenomenal singer/songwriter who was living his dream...but what do you do when the dream becomes your worst nightmare?

Terry McDaniel had a lot of success in the National Football League, but his greatest successes came after he left the game. Now he has a different coach.

In 2012, Hallerin had the honor of having Carson Newman head football coach, Ken Sparks join him for a taping of Anything is Possible.

“Sad, Sad” That’s how retired USAF Captain, Bill Robinson described the American response to returning soldiers after the war.

"If I was going to walk around as a bitter man, then I might as well have stayed in Vietnam." - Bill Robinson, USAF retired and former prisoner of war

UT Head Men's Basketball Coach, Rick Barnes said: "I really went off the deep end." He was ready to give up on school and life, but he had "Coaches" who were his heroes.