In this episode of The Rohan Parrant Method, I’m excited to welcome Samara Dixon — a multi-talented accountant, author, illustrator, and wildlife advocate. Samara’s path took an unexpected turn from an initial interest in medicine to a decade-long career in accounting. But after witnessing the devastating impact of the 2019 bushfires, she felt compelled to use her unique skills to make a difference for wildlife.

Samara shares how she combined her artistic talents with her professional expertise to raise over $100,000 in grants for wildlife shelters, and how her children’s book featuring a lovable wombat named Willow helps educate young readers while supporting animal rescue efforts. We also explore her experience with Toastmasters, which helped her overcome shyness and develop the communication skills she now uses to advocate passionately for wildlife.

This episode is a powerful reminder that you can merge your diverse skills and passions to create meaningful impact — whether it’s through volunteering, creative storytelling, or public engagement. If you’re thinking about making a shift or finding ways to contribute your unique talents, Samara’s story offers inspiration and practical wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

• Leverage your diverse skills to contribute positively to causes you care about.
• Volunteering and advocacy can bring deep personal satisfaction and community benefit.
• Building communication skills, like through Toastmasters, empowers effective advocacy.
• Creative storytelling can raise awareness and foster empathy, especially with children.
• Aligning business skills and creativity can open meaningful pathways for impact.

About Rohan
Rohan Parrant is a counsellor, coach, speaker and wellbeing strategist dedicated to helping individuals and leaders live, perform and lead without burning out. With over two decades of experience across construction, trades, corporate, education and youth services, he brings a grounded, no-BS approach to personal development, mental health and leadership.

On The Rohan Parrant Method podcast, Rohan dives into honest, practical conversations with everyday people, thought leaders and high performers to explore what it really means to grow, heal and lead well—especially under pressure. From burnout and mindset to trauma, resilience and self-awareness, this is the show for people who want to go deeper, feel stronger, and show up better in all areas of life.

With a background that bridges real-world grit and emotional depth, Rohan knows what it takes to rise after setbacks, push past mental barriers, and keep showing up with integrity. His episodes are packed with raw insights, grounded tools and powerful stories that challenge the status quo and call you to step into something greater.

Whether you're rebuilding, evolving or just curious, Rohan’s method is real, relatable and always rooted in lived experience.

Connect with Rohan:
Website: rohanparrant.com