What Are You Devoted To? Money, Imagination & the Future (with Ain Bailey)

In this episode of Money Unmasked, Jonathan sits down with Ain Bailey, founder of New Seneca Village and creator of We Outside, for a conversation about devotion, restoration, and what it really means to resource leadership for the future. Ain brings a powerful and expansive lens to money: one rooted in spirituality, collective care, nature, and the belief that money is simply a shared agreement about how resources move. Throughout the conversation, Ain shares how their work supports leaders in stepping out of urgency and into restoration, not as escape, but as preparation to engage the world more truthfully and with greater capacity. Jonathan and Ain explore: Why futurism is a sacred practice, not just a mindset How money can be used to preserve and expand life rather than extract from it The difference between hoarding resources and allowing money to flow What it means to practice giving, receiving, and reciprocity in real time Why restoration has to be foundational, not occasional, for sustained leadership How devotion shapes the future we are already creating through our choices The relationship between nature, imagination, and leadership that lasts Ain also opens up about their own money story — from fear around retirement and scarcity, to a more intentional practice of giving, trust, and moving money in alignment with their values. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build a future worth having without burning yourself out in the present, this conversation will stay with you.   Connect with Ain Bailey: Connect on LinkedIn: Visit NewSenecaVillage.org  Listen to the We Outside Podcast  🎧Listen to Previous Episode: Reparations, Repair, and the Stories We Tell (with Amity Paye) Stay Connected: 📺Join our Community on Youtube 📬Get updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to the upcoming newsletter  👉🏾Buy me Ko-fi ☕️ 🔗All links → https://linktr.ee/highlyvisiblepod 📲Follow us on Instagram  🕰️ Follow us on TikTok    Credits: Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas Produced & Additional Editing: Reggie Hall Socials & Community: Myron Bobyrk-Ozaki Email: [email protected]