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“There is always pressure, but pressure makes diamonds. My goals from the day I started have always just been to reach out and to connect with people — from songwriting, performing and being creative in new and different ways. Diving into opportunities and experiences bring me joy: One of the opportunities she has grabbed with both hands has been creating her latest fragrance. The aptly named scent, Power, has been a labour of love for Delta, who has been involved in all aspects of its creation, from the notes of the perfume itself to the bold silhouette of the bottle. “The word (power) represents an internal feeling rather than something you have over people’ she explains of her perfume's name. ‘Strength. Confidence. Empowerment. It's a knowing of yourself. Power, the fragrance, tells this story: These themes are echoed in her songwriting, too. Unlike a lot of singers who mostly pen music about heartbreak, Delta's music is always infused with her trademark optimism. “Lite best when Im happy and having fun. | don't actually prefer to write when I'm processing something that is happening” she says. As such, recent songs such as The Power and Keep Climbing as well as her breakthrough ballad, Born to Try, encourage listeners to discover the power that comes from change and togetherness. Delta sings from experience, explaining that the challenges she has faced ultimately helped her to grow in confidence. One such challenge occurred when she found herself having to releam to speak after a complication from surgery to. remove a salivary gland in 2028. “Even though it was a challenging and confronting chapter I learned so much” she says. “The experience of going through a communication challenge was another understanding of what some people live with every day. itwas a time of going back to basics and resetting, It was the start of simplifying, getting back to the piano and just sharing my heart: Looking for the silver lining to every situation is classic Delta. She is similarly philosophical about her 2003 experience with Hodgkin lymphoma. Delta was just 18 and at the start of her career when she received the life-changing diagnosis. Thankfully with radiation and. chemotherapy, Delta was able to overcome the disease Almost 20 years later and cancer patients still reach out to Delta to share their stories. Although looking back at such a difficult chapter could be painful, Delta understands that as a high-profile survivor, she can be a source of comfort and strength to others. “When it comes to talking to people who are in the fight. it is a gift to be able to bring some love and light to them in that time” she says. Decades earlier, her musical hero Olivia Newton-John had provided that same strength to Delta The Backstreet Boys are back and so is Delta! After being sidelined from performing live by the pandemic, Delta has relished being back to what she does best while touring with iconic 1990s boy band the Backstreet Boys on their recent US tour. Delta was particularly delighted so many Aussie expats came along to the shows just to see her perform. was no different: a mindset with discipline: Staying fit and healthy was also in the back of her mind because performing a string of shows requires energy and stamina. With the tour now over, Australia’s sweetheart is reconnecting with family and friends and indulging in some much-needed downtime. I'm not working the next day. | -OWER The Grease star, who had undergone treatment for breast cancer, sent Delta a tong letter of encouragement Delta first met Olivia when she was seven years old and on holiday to New York with her mother, Lea. That brief encounter would eventually evolve into a deep and lifelong friendship. Her kindness and warmth in that first interaction had a profound impact on my life” Delta says. “Olivia influenced my earliest years as an evolving artist. | was truly blessed to find friendship and mentorship from Olivia. Our special moments over the years have been a huge influence on me As well as Olivia, who passed away in August, Delta counts her mother as a guiding hand. It was Lea who encouraged Delta to always follow her heart and dreams, telling her young daughter that she could do anything in the world “if put my mind to it and worked hard! She was right. And that attitude has been what makes Delta truly powerful Playing live music and performing is what Hove to do more than anything” Delta says. To get to perform my songs in front of sold-out crowds of 20,000 people each night was amazing. | loved every minute of getting to connect with people at the shows. ‘Anyone who has been to my shows knows that | like to have a lot of fun and this tour yruelling tour schedule meant she had to take extra care of her voice “Vocal health is the number one priority’ she explains. “It's a muscle. You are an athlete and you have to warm up and be fit and well. You have to have an athlete's ‘Long walks in nature. | enjoy spending time with family and friends,” she says of how she unwinds. “And putting on some jazz music at night-time with a glass of red wine if Delta Goodrem Power 425ml EDP, $59.99
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