Sam Bentley

Hello my friend! I’m here to try and make you forget about the cold with a brand new episode of Good News stories from November you may have missed!

Hopefully it fills you with warmth (and saves you on electricity bills in the process).

It was also my birthday this month, and I just want to take a moment to thank you, not only for the lovely birthday messages, but for every view, like, share, and engaging with my work to help show solutions and change is possible.

I've worked in social media for 13 years and have always believed that, amongst the doom and division, we can use it to create real life positive change and I believe we are doing that.

It's easy to fall into a pit of despair but the good news is, we literally have the solutions we need, we just need the people in charge to prioritise them and make them a reality, so let’s keep pushing and remember we have so much power when we all come together.

Have a great rest of your week, enjoy the video and sending lots of warmth,

Sam

(The photo is from my birthday where I got an invite to view an upcoming documentary at Buckingham Palace of all places! So that's me within the quad, and a rare appearance with a suit!)

1 week ago | [YT] | 1,815

Sam Bentley

It feels like every year we need Halloween less and less as the real world is scary enough as it is. But I’m here with my October Good News show to remind you that good IS actually happening in the worldI

This month, I travelled to see what the UN calls the ‘World’s Greenest Football Club’, interviewed people working on the front lines of fighting HIV, and explored how cities are leading the charge in creating cleaner air for us to breath.

Also I’d love to hear what you think: Should I make longer episodes on YouTube, or make an extra mid-month ‘Good News’ show in a more relaxed format?

Drop a comment on my latest video and I'm going to tally up the results so in 2026 I know what to focus on so I can keep delivering the good news the best way possible.

Sending love and optimism your way,

Your friend Sam

1 month ago | [YT] | 1,686

Sam Bentley

Before I mention my latest video, probably the coolest personal good news - I met THE Holly Flax from Dunder Mifflin this week! She was even kind enough to send my sister a little video message to earn me some older brother brownie points.

I was in NYC this week, as I was visiting for NYC Climate Week where people from around the world working on climate solutions come together, and it’s been insanely busy.

Lots of meeting incredible people pushing for change, but not a lot of rest or vegetables (Which is actually quite fitting based on one of the stories this month)

From good news for bison, salmon and koalas, to a coffee shop with a very unique twist that I came across in London, I really hope you enjoy this episode, and let me know your thoughts in the YouTube comments!

And if you know someone who may need to hear some good news, feel free to share this video with them too!

Have a great end to September and start of October, and as we head into winter, this may be a sign to do another rewatch of The Office as a comfort show during the colder months!

2 months ago | [YT] | 1,460

Sam Bentley

Hello my friend! August is officially over and for many of us, the daylight will start to get less and less. BUT I want to compensate for that by shining some light on your news feeds as we step into autumn (or ‘fall’ for the Americans amongst us).

There's so many reasons to feel hopeful, and in this video we actually talk about how hope is such an important mechanism for creating positive change. So even you, being here reading this message, will have a positive impact on the planet.

So I really hope you enjoy this episode, and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

And if you know someone who may need to hear some good news, feel free to share this video with them too!

Sam 

3 months ago | [YT] | 1,586

Sam Bentley

Hello my friend! July's video is out a little early this month because I'm actually off on a family holiday this week for some quality time with them!

From a life-changing gene therapy that is helping deaf people to hear (yes, really!), to communities stepping up for one another and the planet, and taking on some giants in the process, I hope this is a reminder of how much good is still out there when people come together.

At a time when it feels the world is more divided than ever, remember, not all stories (especially the good ones) make the headlines, and there's thousands of wins like the ones in this video to celebrate happening all over the world, that simply never get spoken about.

Thanks for being part of this lil’ corner of hope on the internet and sharing these stories!

Sam

4 months ago | [YT] | 1,563

Sam Bentley

Oh my word this was such a busy month, but I hope I’ve collected a nice array of good news stories in my new YouTube video to bring some lightness to your day!

I actually went on-the-ground this month to get some exclusive stories for you, and got a chance to go behind the scenes at a couple of really cool events!

I wanna do this more so I’m not stuck indoors as much and so I actually feel like I’m meeting some of the people driving positive change and bringing new ideas into our world, so let me know if you’re a fan of these segments and if you’d like to see more.

Your feedback means a lot to me, and I always try and read and respond to each comment on YouTube.

Thank you for being a part of spreading goodness at a time when it feels like we need it now more than ever.

Sam

5 months ago | [YT] | 1,422

Sam Bentley

Hello my friend! If you’ve had a bit of a chaotic month and want to bring those stress levels down, I’m sliding on your feed to tell you I just posted my NEW video full of good news you might have missed in May!

From a judge in Florida stepping in to help save the manatees, a new gardening trend that’s sweeping nations across the world, and even a new liquid robot that could help fight cancer one day!

If you’re like me and have 2 or 3 screens on at once, get my video up on one and let it keep you company whilst you work or chill and I hope it brings a smile to your face!

Ooh and also let me know in the comments what country I should look into for next month’s stories!

Sending lots of love,

Sam

6 months ago | [YT] | 1,357

Sam Bentley

The video I just posted is very close to my heart because it involves one of the most special people in my life, who joined me as a co-host to talk about some of the best wins across the globe this month!

It's a little bit different from my usual videos, but I hope that it brings a smile to your face all the same!

Thank you for all your support in helping me to create these videos, every like and comment helps move the dial one step closer to driving positive change and making social media, and more importantly the world, a kinder place.

For those who've watched it and/or left nice comments on it already, I appreciate it so much, I've just been reading through them and it means the world to me (and Jack!)

Lots of love,

Sam

7 months ago | [YT] | 2,072

Sam Bentley

Did anything actually go right over the last month? The video I just posted takes a look!

A 2023 study published in Media Psychology found that consuming uplifting news boosts happiness and reduces stress, helping counter the anxiety caused by negative news. I hope this 17 minutes and 28 seconds can give you those same benefits!

There’s also a Swedish proverb that says: “A shared joy is a double joy; a shared sorrow is a half sorrow.”

So whilst it’d be great to share this video with someone else who you think may need it, I also wanted to use it as a reminder that if you’re feeling life weighing you down, remember to reach out to a friend this week.

Life feels heavier than carrying a solid wood bookcase upstairs recently, and sometimes it takes two or more people to help carry that load.

Sending love,

Sam

8 months ago | [YT] | 1,734

Sam Bentley

Ahh so hyped to be named one of the Climate Creators to Watch 2025 by Harvard University and Pique Action!

Each year, Harvard University’s Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment and Pique Action, highlights a group of creators using their platforms to make climate action more accessible, engaging, and solutions-focused.

I feel super grateful to be recognised alongside an incredible group of individuals, and also extremely grateful for you, for having your support on my good news videos, making this a reality and helping spread the positive change happening across the world!

Hope you’re having a lovely week and have a great weekend,

Sam

8 months ago | [YT] | 1,351