Society & Culture
Climate change is often discussed in conferences, reports, and big promises. In reality, it begins at home, in offices, and in our everyday choices.
In this episode of InControversial, Pooja sits down with Leena Dandekar, founder of the Raintree Foundation and Raintree Family Office, to explore what purpose looks like when wealth steps aside and responsibility steps in.
Leena speaks about walking away from a traditional business legacy, how one field visit reshaped her life, and why philanthropy must move beyond charity towards long-term systems change. From restoring landscapes in the Western Ghats to supporting climate-resilient communities, her work is rooted in patience, humility, and the kind of impact that rarely seeks attention.
What makes this conversation compelling is its honesty. There is no saviour complex and no grandstanding. Just clear thinking on climate, consumption, leadership, gender, and why legacy has more to do with values than visibility.
If you are curious about sustainability beyond buzzwords, philanthropy beyond cheques, and leadership that plans its own exit, this episode will stay with you.
Sometimes impact is not loud.
Sometimes it is deliberate.