Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside scoop on the stories that make headlines.
Kathy takes us to the rare gathering in Tempe, AZ of Jimmy Kimmel and the Clintons.
No matter what your politics, the Clinton Global Initiative University is a weekend of public service and impact. I felt honored to have a front seat of sorts to the spirit of inspiration!
More than 1,000 students representing 300 colleges from across the country gathered at ASU. History makers from around the world talked candidly, inspiring the next generation of those wanting to make a difference in the world. In fact, the students created 695 new “Commitments to Action” to address challenges facing campuses and the world.
Amidst the heavy political discussion from those such as Sen. John McCain, Cindy McCain and the Founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales; was talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel.
In a rather rare gathering with Jimmy interviewing all 3 Clintons, the former ASU grad asked some lighter questions, but ones that generated some entertaining insight into the Clintons’ private lives. (How the Clintons met at Yale, what non-political TV shows the family watches, and if there are plans soon for a grandchild.)
Of course, the question came up, including one from an articulate audience member about Hillary running for president. Jimmy jumped in with his playful humor , “To add to that, “ he said, “When you do run for president will you use the old Clinton campaign lawn signs?”
Also behind the scenes, the national and international media was busy typing away on their laptops, snapping photos, videos and always tweeting!
Yes, backstage there were some classic moments and lots of photos taken that were instantly tweeted. Especially, the one taken by Jimmy Kimmel with the Clintons and some ASU students. He then tweeted the selfie, rivaling Ellen DeGeneres’ famous selfie from the Oscars.
Could one of the selfies, taken by the hundreds of students snapping themselves with each other at the initiative, become famous one day?
Perhaps, because in this crowd one of those who made a new “Commitment to Action” during the conference - could be the next founder of a life-changing company, the next senator, or even president of the United States. STAY TUNED!
Kathy Shayna Shocket is a freelance Writer and TV- Field Producer based in Phoenix, AZ. She's a former TV-Reporter who's written for publications such as TIME Magazine, Money Magazine, PEOPLE Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter and The New York Times. You can reach her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
