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- Mom of 15 and radio personality Delilah: I use plastic plates and homemade gifts during the holidays, and prioritize giving back. (businessinsider.com)
Delilah: From Aspiring Doctor to Radio Star and Mom to 15, Redefining Success with Love
Delilah Rene Luke, better known simply as Delilah, the beloved voice behind the Sonos Holiday Party Prep Talk, shares her unconventional journey from defying parental expectations to building a massive family and a successful career, all while prioritizing love over financial gain.
Growing up, Delilah’s parents held traditional views, believing women belonged in the home. However, an ambitious Delilah had other plans.
Initially setting her sights on medical school, a challenging organic chemistry class prompted a pivot. She discovered her true calling, and comparable earnings, in radio.
“I was making almost as much [as my professor], with no education, working a job that I loved,” she recounts, solidifying her decision to stick with the airwaves.
A Different Kind of Success
For Delilah, success isn’t measured in degrees or bank accounts. “If you love your life and you’re kind to people, you are successful,” she states.
This philosophy drives her dedication to giving back, particularly to children in foster care through her charity, PointHope. Her collaboration with Sonos, sparked by their generous donation to her cause, brought tears to her eyes, highlighting her deep commitment to making a positive impact.
A Family Built on Love, Not Just Warm Feelings
Delilah’s family life is as extraordinary as her career. What started as a desire for four to six children blossomed into a bustling household of 15, many adopted from foster care, and now includes 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She emphasizes that “love isn’t all warm, happy feelings.” Instead, it’s a steadfast commitment: “Love is saying, ‘Yes, I’m going to be there for you through the hard stuff.
I’m never going to give up on you or walk away. I’m never going to leave you wondering.'”
Crafting Cherished Holiday Memories
Inspired by her parents who made holidays magical despite limited resources, Delilah strives to create equally special experiences for her own family. She embraces homemade touches, from baking and crafting to painting snowmen for her children.
While she doesn’t fret over matching décor – opting for practical plastic plates – there’s one exception: “our holiday pajamas! Do you know how hard it is to get 20 pairs of matching pajamas?”
she quips.
Finding Gratitude Through Her Callers
As she prepares her holiday show as early as August, Delilah finds inspiration in her callers. She often notes callers with particularly joyful stories, following up with them later in the year. “My callers have shown me that despite all the problems in the world, there’s so much to celebrate,” she reflects, allowing their gratitude to fuel her own positive outlook.