Donloyn LeDuff Gadson

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Donloyn LeDuff Gadson

Hello, Butterfly! I'm so happy you're here! My name is Donloyn LeDuff Gadson. I'm a Christ-follower, wife, mom of 8, author, artist and host of The Chrysalis Experience. Healing and inspiration through words and art is my thing! So if you're looking for inspiration, you're in the right place! I'm just a Butterfly Girl, inspiring the world...one word, one drawing, one creation at a time!

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Books by Donloyn

Catching Fireflies

Consecration in the Chrysalis

The Belief in Wings

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🦋🦋🦋 #goodmorning #dream #believe #achieve

🦋🦋🦋 #goodmorning #dream #believe #achieve #spreadyourwings #takeflight #butterfly

One important lesson has been reverberating in my

One important lesson has been reverberating in my spirit all day…and that is, “SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF!” 🦋🦋🦋

Like many women, I seem to have become comfortable with prioritizing the needs and wants of others ahead of my own. I consistently and without fail show up for those around me, but will oftentimes break commitments and push back deadlines when it comes to my own personal and professional advancement.

Today, I almost allowed the debilitating trick of this comfort zone to talk me out of attending the #SheLeads luncheon. All it takes is one positive action to disrupt this negative habit.

Today, my positive action was saying “Yes!” And I went!

Today, I positioned myself to be in the company of amazing, dynamic women. In doing so, not only was I able to see the unique beauty of their voices, but also I was reminded of my own! 🦋

***I do not own the rights to this music.*** Singi

***I do not own the rights to this music.***
Singing in my art studio and working on a piece. My husband called me, and now I’m wondering if I always answer like this! 🤣🎨
#singing #art #arting #drawing #colorpencil #prismacolor #doberman #workinprogress

Finally getting back to work on this art piece mea

Finally getting back to work on this art piece meant as a gift for my husband…and it feels so good! #iloveit #art #artist #doberman #dogs #workinprogress

Okay, I admit it! I am a #coffeemugaddict I need a

Okay, I admit it! I am a #coffeemugaddict I need a 12-step program asap! 🤣 #coffee #mugs

Voice is more than the audible sounds that come fr

Voice is more than the audible sounds that come from our mouths. It’s how we walk, talk, dream, and feel. Voice is identity. And after months of being hyper-focused on the identities of those dependent upon me, it’s time I fully reconnect with my own. #song #art #writing #songtherapy #voice #identity #butterfly #cagedbird #free #aliciakeys @aliciakeys I appreciate this beautiful song. It’s a lifelong favorite. 🦋🎶🕊️

Thinking about my #bestie today! @menicole16 has b

Thinking about my #bestie today! @menicole16 has been my #bestfriend for 36 years…since I was 14! #bff She surprised me for my 50th #birthday #party And made me cry! Here’s the moment caught on video. This will forever be one of my favorite #memories 💗🦋🦋💗 #50 #50plus #silverhair

If all you’ve been able to see recently is the s

If all you’ve been able to see recently is the struggle, then be encouraged! If you’re struggling, you’re still fighting! We in this! Let’s get this win, Warrior! 🦋⚔️🛡️#struggle #warrior #keepfighting #keepstruggling #writer #artist #silverhair

Someone please tell my kids. I am done! For the re

Someone please tell my kids. I am done! For the rest of today AND the weekend! #silverhair #sweetdreams

My gray hair can look wild when the ends get split

My gray hair can look wild when the ends get split and frayed. So I gave myself a nice trim! #grayhair #grayhairdontcare #wisdomhighlights #silverlinings #silverlining #silverhair #embraceyourage #embraceyourgray #womenover50

Instagram put this reel together for me and I AM H

Instagram put this reel together for me and I AM HERE FOR IT!!! It’s a compilation of images as I was prepping for 2021 and I am so inspired! FREEDOM was my focus word for the year! I’m hype, y’all!!! I’m bout to win! #freedom #allidoiswin #butterfly #bangs #wordoftheyear #silverhair #silversisters #grayhair #wisewords #wisdomhighlights

I love butterflies…🖤…also, I want some cand

I love butterflies…🖤…also, I want some candy corn. And I don’t care what y’all say…I like candy corn! 😂 #candycorn #candycorncravings #ilikecandycorn #tistheseason #butterfly #butterflygirl #butterflylove

I’m 50, y’all!!! We celebrated BIG! House part

I’m 50, y’all!!! We celebrated BIG! House party style! One of the highlights was dancing with my Daddy! #50andfine #JustFine #maryjblige #50andfabulous

Don’t be afraid to embrace your gray, Ladies! Yo

Don’t be afraid to embrace your gray, Ladies! You got people out here paying for what God gave you naturally! Let that gray shine! #grayhair #grayhairdontcare #grayandgorgeous #silverhair #wisdomhighlights #womenover40 #womenover50

This work of art is entitled “Maritime Marvel!” Created by yours truly…ME! For the original or prints, visit the link in my bio! If you’re interested in a custom piece or pencil portraits, hit me up via email! I’m open for commissions! #art #artistsoninstagram #artist #seaturtle #workofart #coastalliving

Being a #wife & #mom to MANY isn’t easy. Add the

Being a #wife & #mom to MANY isn’t easy. Add the struggles of building a successful #art and #writing career to the mix…and whew! Some days you feel like you’re drowning! If you’re caring for a family and raising young people while building your career and becoming the woman God called you to be, then keep your head up! #DoNotQuit! Keep Creating! Keep writing! Keep drawing! Keep doing whatever it is God called you to do! #headabovewater #mamapreneur #motherhood #workingmom #momswhowrite #momswhocreate #momsofinstagram #momswhodraw

I’m an #Artist AND an #Author! I designed and cr

I’m an #Artist AND an #Author! I designed and created the artwork for the cover of my sophomore title “Consecration in the Chrysalis: 8 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Transformation, Breakthrough and New Beginnings.” Check it out on #Amazon, #barnesandnoble or your favorite online bookseller!
#fromsketchtofinish #sketch #finalart #bookcover #coverart #consecration #prayer #fasting #prayerandfasting #chrysalis #transformation #butterfly #newyou #authorsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #authorandartist #womenartists #womenauthors #writersofinstagram #pencilandpen

Yeah…I’m an artist. 🦋 Visit my website for

Yeah…I’m an artist. 🦋 Visit my website for commissioned work or prints! #imanartist #artistsoninstagram #womanartist #commissionsopen #prints #art #artist

“Marine Marvel” is complete and available for

“Marine Marvel” is complete and available for purchase…the original, as well as prints. I am also accepting commissions! Visit the #linkinbio #artistsoninstagram #seaturtle #coast #marinelife #Charleston #coastalliving #oceanart #artist #seaturtleart

My “Marine Marvel” is complete and available f

My “Marine Marvel” is complete and available for purchase…the original, as well as prints. Visit the #linkinbio #artistsoninstagram #seaturtle #coast #marinelife #Charleston #coastalliving #oceanart #artist #seaturtleart

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