We Outside

A vision can be true and still be held in a way that wears us out. Salem Afangideh joins Ain for a conversation about what comes after the idea arrives—when inspiration gives way to the slower work of discernment, capacity and creating a life that can actually sustain what we have been called to build. Salem brings the wisdom of someone who has followed Spirit across countries, careers and many ve...

What does it reveal about our society when the experiences that sustain life are treated as time away from it? Taylor Mary and Nafasi Ferrell meet in this conversation from two different places in the cycle of care. One is becoming a mother and learning herself again. The other is accompanying her mother through advanced cancer while rebuilding a family home lost to fire. Together with Ain, they e...

What if the language we use each day is quietly determining the futures we can imagine? Hiba Haroon joins Ain for a conversation about the words, rhythms and habits that shape our relationship with time, Spirit and ourselves. Hiba brings the perspective of a writer, artist and healer who understands that language does more than describe our lives. It teaches us how to inhabit them. The conversatio...

We Outside Season Two Is Coming Soon This season, we are asking: What do we need to cultivate within ourselves and between one another to become capable of inhabiting the future we say we want? Through intimate, freewheeling conversations, we explore how Spirit shapes the way we lead, care, discern, relate to power and move through uncertainty. Together, we consider what becomes possible when Spir...

In this conversation, We Outside host, Ain, welcomes back season one guests, Ellina Yin, Elissa Sloan Perry, Vanessa Hatakeyama and Tina Lopes to explore the themes of spirituality, personal growth and the interconnectedness of nature and time. They share their individual perspectives on how spirit manifests in their lives and the importance of being in tune with natural rhythms.  They relate to t...

Join us for a vibrant conversation about the interconnectedness of all beings, curiosity as a catalytic force for transformation and the counter-intuitive truth about abundance. Lystra Germaine Sam joins host Ain Bailey for a stimulating conversation about self‑liberation and collective freedom. They trace the deep ties between nature, spirit, community, and personal growth, naming curiosity as a...

In this engaging conversation, philanthropic powerhouse and guest Aldita Amaru Gallardo and host Ain explore the ongoing journey of becoming, as well as the roles of activism and spirit in philanthropy. They reflect on the wisdom and resilience of trans communities and honor the legacy of trans leader Miss Major Griffin‑Gracy while unearthing how we can hold reverence for ourselves on our own path...

Join us for a conversation about Vanessa’s journey in hula and her dedication to creating a nurturing work environment that calls in the future. In this conversation, Villager Vanessa Hatakeyama joins host Ain Bailey to share her insights on the role of spirit through movement and deep connection to community. Vanessa discusses her journey in hula, the cultural roots that inform her practice, and...

Guest Kirsten Scobie joins host Ain to explore spirit, connection, and the role of ego in how we relate to others. They surface moments of intimacy—both in personal relationships and professional life—and unpack how societal systems can complicate true connection. Kirsten traces her own journey with ego, showing how it can protect yet also limit us, and they highlight humility, vulnerability, grou...

Join us as we explore the intersections of spirit, community and civic engagement. As well as awakening to the practice of honoring ancestors for the immeasurable gifts they pass down. In this episode, social-practice artist Ellina Yin and host Ain explore the intersections of spirit, community and civic engagement. They examine spirit as both an inner life and part of an external ecosystem, as we...

Join us ‘outside’ in this episode as Ain sits down with guest Elissa Sloan Perry to dive into the abundant wisdom of nature. They discuss the trials and tribulations that come with navigating the complexity of life and the importance of listening to nature to guide us through. Elissa imparts the significance and power that curiosity has in fostering growth and the ability to listen to our instinct...

Join us for an intimate conversation about the nature of spirit and its influence on life and work, including the importance of intimacy with spirit and the challenges of navigating personal and collective healing. In this conversation host Ain B. speaks with villager and human rights activist Tina Lopes to uncover the profound connections between spirit, community, and personal growth. They discu...

Introducing the We Outside podcast by New Seneca Village. Featuring host Ain Bailey alongside brilliant progressive change leaders and healers. In each We Outside episode, we engage in generative conversations with guests who are redefining what it means to live and work outside of dominant imagination, authentically and with purpose. Join us as we move beyond the confines of conventional thinking...