Podcast appearances and mentions of samantha banks

What are we to make of neighbourhood planning? Friend of the podcast Ben Castell considers it a “grassroots planning revolution”. Perhaps less favourably it conjures for others images of corduroy and tweed-clad councillors convening a parish council working group to thwart plans for an incinerator or, worse still, new housing. With neighbourhood planning now part of the furniture, but with the current opposition and possible next Government talking about ‘taking planning up a level', Sam Stafford thought it time for the podcast to evaluate the story of neighbouring planning so far, which is lead in this episode by the afore-mentioned Ben Castell. Ben is Planning Director at AECOM, where he has worked with a number of neighbourhood planning groups, and has also had two stints as Chair of his local Neighbourhood Forum. Ben convened a group of planners with nuts-and-bolts experience in this field for a conversation recorded online in April 2024. Samantha Banks is the Neighbourhood Planning Programme Manager at Locality, which has provided the government's Neighbourhood Planning Support Programme since 2013. Samantha previously worked as the Neighbourhood Planning Manager at Herefordshire Council, leading a team that supported over 100 town and parish councils produce neighbourhood plans. Graeme Markland has been the Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer at Thame Town Council since 2016 and before that was a technical and planning officer at Luton Borough Council and the Luton and South Bedfordshire Joint Technical Unit. Leani Haim is a Planning Director at ONH, which provides planning and development services to town and parish councils, neighbourhood forums, landowners and developers. ONH has supported over 200 neighbourhood plan projects. Now it is fair to say that Ben, Samantha, Graeme and Leani are all neighbourhood planning enthusiasts and for balance, in addressing the question as to how successful the enterprise has been, a more sceptical voice was required. About two thirds of the way through then Listeners will hear from another friend of the podcast, Simon Ricketts, who fits that bill and who kindly recorded his thoughts in advance so that Ben, Samantha, Graeme and Leani could mull them over in the final section of the episode. Some accompanying reading. Independent research on the impacts of neighbourhood planning https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-research-on-the-impacts-of-neighbourhood-planning Neighbourhood planning in England: A decade of institutional learning https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305900623000107#bib169 Locality's Key Neighbourhood Planning Data https://neighbourhoodplanning.org/toolkits-and-guidance/key-neighbourhood-planning-data/ Locality's Toolkits and Guidance https://neighbourhoodplanning.org/toolkits-and-guidance/ Neighbourhood planning areas https://communities.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d195c3134caa46b5a638ad0c4f0cce77 Planning Practice Guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/neighbourhood-planning--2 Some accompanying listening You Woke Up My Neighbourhood – Billy Bragg (Ben's choice) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnHxAxaara0 Who's In Control? – Sea Power (Sam's choice) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Lf0IiEZt8 50 Shades T-Shirts! If you have listened to Episode 45 of the 50 Shades of Planning you will have heard Clive Betts say that... 'In the Netherlands planning is seen as part of the solution. In the UK, too often, planning is seen as part of the problem'. Sam said in reply that that would look good on a t-shirt and it does. Further details can be found here: http://samuelstafford.blogspot.com/2021/07/50-shades-of-planning-t-shirts.html

“Land Crypto Xposed - Farm Land for Wealth Creation"Welcome to the EntrepreneurshipXposed Podcast with Beez (IG: @BusinessBuilderBeez) where we Xpose the ins and outs of Entrepreneurship.....with a twist of Business Acquisitions!Javares and Samantha Banks (@TheBeeSilo) share their journey from the financial industry to land acquisitions, offering insights into the critical importance of financial readiness for businesses and how it plays a pivotal role in successful acquisitions. They've mastered the art of maximizing tax benefits and protecting your hard-earned assets, ensuring you don't lose any of your 'honey.'

Today on the show we go through the good, the bad and the ugly of being an indie filmmakers. On the show we have filmmaker Adam White. We discuss the making of his new film Funny Thing About. We discuss financing, casting, how he got Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) to say yes to a supporting role in a romcom, shooting an ensemble cast during the pandemic, how we were filming the movie without having all of the funding in hand, securing distribution and much more. It's a pretty insane story.Samantha Banks is a successful business with a handsome fiancee. But over one crazy Thanksgiving Holiday with her scheming family, her whole world is thrown into a tailspin when they invite her ex-boyfriend, "the one that got away."We also discuss how he financed his first feature Inspired Guns and when that was a box office flop he lost everything including his house. It took seven years for him to bounce back and make another feature.The last thing Elder Fisher expects when he and his brand new companion, Elder Johnson, hit the streets of New York is a couple of seemingly golden prospects. But dimwitted brothers Roger and Larry, low-level Mafioso, think the two Mormon missionaries who approach them have been sent by the “Boss” to deliver their next assignment.So the brothers are willing to listen to anything the young men in dark suits have to say—including a message of salvation—even if Elder Johnson is the most overconfident and underprepared missionary to ever attempt to preach the word of God. Soon the witless brothers are searching through the Book of Mormon in a quest to find a hidden message.But as the missionaries and Roger and Larry continue to meet for discussions, both the mafia and the FBI have their sights set on Elders Fisher and Johnson. The mob thinks the missionaries are FBI; and the FBI believes the young men are hitmen on a mission—and both groups want the elders out of the picture. The Elders come to realize they must rely on each other to survive this case of mistaken identity.Enjoy my conversation with Adam White.

Samantha Banks is on top of the world, a successful business, and a handsome fiancé. But over one crazy Thanksgiving Holiday with her scheming family, her whole world is thrown into a tailspin when they invite her ex-boyfriend, "the one that got away". Written and directed by Adam White, Funny Thing About Love stars Jon Heder, Summer Bellessa, Barry Corbin, Pat Finn, Jason Gray, and Brooke White. The film was produced by Adam Montierth and Donovan Montierth. "We really feel that what the world, and America in particular, needs this Holiday season is a feel-good, witty rom-com and Gravitas Ventures is the perfect partner for us to get the film to as many people as possible," said writer/director Adam White. Funny Thing About Love is the quirky holiday rom-com we all need this year- filled with some familiar faces and lots of laughs, it's sure to be a new favorite," said Ellie Teller, Marketing & Acquisitions manager at Gravitas Ventures. The deal was negotiated by writer/director Adam White and producers Donovan and Adam Montierth on behalf of the filmmakers and by Ellie Teller on behalf of Gravitas Ventures.

Samantha Banks is on top of the world, a successful business, and a handsome fiancé. But over one crazy Thanksgiving Holiday with her scheming family, her whole world is thrown into a tailspin when they invite her ex-boyfriend, "the one that got away". Written and directed by Adam White, Funny Thing About Love stars Jon Heder, Summer Bellessa, Barry Corbin, Pat Finn, Jason Gray, and Brooke White. The film was produced by Adam Montierth and Donovan Montierth. "We really feel that what the world, and America in particular, needs this Holiday season is a feel-good, witty rom-com and Gravitas Ventures is the perfect partner for us to get the film to as many people as possible," said writer/director Adam White. Funny Thing About Love is the quirky holiday rom-com we all need this year- filled with some familiar faces and lots of laughs, it's sure to be a new favorite," said Ellie Teller, Marketing & Acquisitions manager at Gravitas Ventures. The deal was negotiated by writer/director Adam White and producers Donovan and Adam Montierth on behalf of the filmmakers and by Ellie Teller on behalf of Gravitas Ventures.

Samantha Banks is on top of the world, a successful business, and a handsome fiancé. But over one crazy Thanksgiving Holiday with her scheming family, her whole world is thrown into a tailspin when they invite her ex-boyfriend, "the one that got away".Written and directed by Adam White, Funny Thing About Love stars Jon Heder, Summer Bellessa, Barry Corbin, Pat Finn, Jason Gray, and Brooke White. The film was produced by Adam Montierth and Donovan Montierth."We really feel that what the world, and America in particular, needs this Holiday season is a feel-good, witty rom-com and Gravitas Ventures is the perfect partner for us to get the film to as many people as possible," said writer/director Adam White.Funny Thing About Love is the quirky holiday rom-com we all need this year- filled with some familiar faces and lots of laughs, it's sure to be a new favorite," said Ellie Teller, Marketing & Acquisitions manager at Gravitas Ventures.The deal was negotiated by writer/director Adam White and producers Donovan and Adam Montierth on behalf of the filmmakers and by Ellie Teller on behalf of Gravitas Ventures.

Today on the show we go through the good, the bad and the ugly of being an indie filmmakers. On the show we have filmmaker Adam White. We discuss the making of his new film Funny Thing About. We discuss financing, casting, how he got Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) to say yes to a supporting role in a romcom, shooting an ensemble cast during the pandemic, how we were filming the movie without having all of the funding in hand, securing distribution and much more. It's a pretty insane story.Samantha Banks is a successful business with a handsome fiancee. But over one crazy Thanksgiving Holiday with her scheming family, her whole world is thrown into a tailspin when they invite her ex-boyfriend, "the one that got away."We also discuss how he financed his first feature Inspired Guns and when that was a box office flop he lost everything including his house. It took seven years for him to bounce back and make another feature. The last thing Elder Fisher expects when he and his brand new companion, Elder Johnson, hit the streets of New York is a couple of seemingly golden prospects. But dimwitted brothers Roger and Larry, low-level Mafioso, think the two Mormon missionaries who approach them have been sent by the “Boss” to deliver their next assignment.So the brothers are willing to listen to anything the young men in dark suits have to say—including a message of salvation—even if Elder Johnson is the most overconfident and underprepared missionary to ever attempt to preach the word of God. Soon the witless brothers are searching through the Book of Mormon in a quest to find a hidden message.But as the missionaries and Roger and Larry continue to meet for discussions, both the mafia and the FBI have their sights set on Elders Fisher and Johnson. The mob thinks the missionaries are FBI; and the FBI believes the young men are hitmen on a mission—and both groups want the elders out of the picture. The Elders come to realize they must rely on each other to survive this case of mistaken identity.Enjoy my conversation with Adam White.

This episode we speak with financial expert Stan Kemp and family legacy expert Javares Banks. Speaking for entrepreneurs everywhere is Zann Maxie. We discuss how to get financing and when to get financing, pay day loans, how to partner for success, and some of the most plaguing problems to entrepreneurs. We also talk about building family wealth and legacy through agriculture and common sense money practices. This is a must listen episode. Stantisha "Stan" Kemp, CPA is a public speaker, author, financial strategist, and business coach to individuals and businesses eager to increase their value. For over 25 years, Stan has provided services to both the corporate and private sectors in taxation, business strategic planning and financial reporting, accounting, and individual financial coaching. Helping more African-American families become financially literate and learn how to create and pass generational wealth while weathering life’s financial storms, is a primary mission for Financial ID Capital, a financial services consulting company owned by husband and wife team, Javares and Samantha Banks. Zann Maxie helps increase brand awareness and volume of customers by creating solid communication strategies through variessocial media channels. The #1Rated Business Talk Show is a mix of fun and informative interviews. Hosted by Kevin C. Pride, we sit down with today's industry leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, and celebs. We cover the latest news in the Atlanta area and provide insight into the business community of Atlanta. New Podcast Every Wednesday! Join my text community: text Radio to 833-602-8284 txt msg. data rates apply.

Samantha Banks has been working and volunteering in the philanthropic sector for over a decade. She is a graduate of the Humber Fundraising and Volunteer Management Program and has held positions on both the fundraising and granting side of the industry. She loves to dance and throw events that bring amazing people together. She has worked in Montreal and Ottawa, and served as the Chief of Staff for a Family Office and Foundation in Toronto. Sam is now the Director of Philanthropy, Under 40, for UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

Samantha Banks has been working in the philanthropic sector for close to eight years. She is a graduate of the Humber Fundraising and Volunteer Management Program and has held positions on both the fundraising and granting side of the industry. She loves to dance and throw events that bring amazing people together. Samantha loves to say, “I’ll continue to change lives until the day people stop changing mine!”  

Live in-studio set w/ Richard Koechli • Live Interview w/ Susanne Slavicek, Musical Director, Baden Blues Festival • Remembering Charles Neville, Deborah Coleman & Samantha Banks

Messages from 2017 Youth Sunday.

A story is an illusion, a series of events that are not really taking place, presented in a way that fools its audience into believing, for a moment, that it is all really happening. Telling that story in a book or movie is a certain kind of trick, with its own rules and traditions, and telling the same story on the stage is quite another. But transferring a story from one medium to another—say, from the screen to the stage—that may be the hardest trick of all. Which brings us to ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Amélie.’ Two beloved stories, one a classic book and the other a beloved modern masterpiece of cinema, have both landed on stage in the Bay Area, and each carries its own unique kind of cross-media magic. At Spreckels Performing Arts Center, in Rohnert Park, Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic pirate adventure ‘Treasure Island’ hits the stage in a compact, robust adaptation by Ken Ludwig. Someone give me an Arrrrrrr? Directed with humor and charm by David Yen, staged in the intimate studio theater with exhilarating in-your-face inventiveness and plenty of robust, swashbuckling energy, the crafty condensation of Stevenson’s classic works surprisingly well. The story, though stripped down a bit, is quite faithful to the book, with the exception of a few lady pirates thrown in here and there—something that might have shocked Robert Louis Stevenson and possibly some of the pirates. The strong, versatile cast is led by a grounded, impressively non-cartoonish John Rathjen as Long John Silver, often played a bit too over the top, but not here. In this production, the whole cast slips gracefully in and out of dozens of characters. Animated projections combine with cleverly adaptable set pieces to turn the stage into a ship’s decking with rolling waves over the stern, to an island jungle filled with waving foliage. The effects works well, and if some of the book’s detail and depth of character are swept overboard in the process of translation, the loss is more than made up for in sense of rollicking, high-spirited, double-crossing, sword-clashing fun the able-bodied cast and crew bring to the stage. Translating the beloved 2001 French comedy Amélie to the stage is a different kind of trick altogether, and turning it into a musical only makes the challenge harder. But with a book by Craig Lucas—he wrote the play Prelude to a Kiss—and with lovely, ethereal tunes by Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen, this supremely satisfying adaptation—directed with immense creativity by Tony-winner Pam MacKinnon—is a sweet, sneaky surprise of a show. As Amélie, the café worker who sets out to make the world a happier place, Samantha Barks is everything an Amélie should be—beautiful, sweet, a little wacky, and thoroughly beguiling. There is a marvelously whimsical sense of innocence in the play, even when incorporating such things as sex shops and orgasms, and the story’s transformation into a musical—rather than proving distracting or cluttered—is so deftly done you might think that the story of Amelie and her bumpy road to finding her own true happiness, was always meant to become a musical. If anything, it’s become better this way. And that’s not an easy trick to pull off. ‘Treasure Island’ runs Thursday–Sunday through October 4 at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, www.spreckelsonline.com 'Amelie’ runs Tuesday–Sunday through October 11 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, www.berkeleyrep.org