Meet Danielle Jones

Danielle Jones is an accomplished nonprofit executive, faith-driven entrepreneur, and creative leader who has raised millions of dollars to support meaningful causes and spearheaded over 400 events for nonprofits throughout her career. After moving to the Sea Islands, Danielle channeled her expertise and passion into founding The Faithful Oak, a creative business dedicated to fine art, storytelling, and helping others bring their ideas to life.
Danielle’s art has been exhibited at the Toledo Museum of Art, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, the South Carolina State Art Show, and the Coastal Carolina Fair. Locally, her work can be found in restaurants and shops throughout the Sea Islands. As a children’s book author, she has shared her inclusive and adventurous stories at events like Charleston’s Lowcountry Parent Rocket Readers as a presenting author. Her work has also been featured in publications including BOLD Journey Magazine, South Carolina Voyager Magazine, Canvas Rebel, and Faith Driven Entrepreneur with articles like, Life as a Parentpreneur and Partnership Without Limits.
She teaches handbuilding pottery classes on one of the islands to share her appreciation for the craft. Whether students are new to pottery or looking to refine their skills, her classes provide a welcoming space for creativity and growth.
Danielle remains committed to serving others. She volunteers and mentors young innovators through Launch X, a student entrepreneurship program founded by MIT. Read her recent article on how to write a winning application here.
She holds an MBA in International Business and a Bachelor’s in Professional Sales and Marketing from the University of Toledo. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and a Maxwell Leadership-certified speaker, trainer, and coach. Danielle is also learning American Sign Language as part of her belief in fostering connection and communication.
Whether crafting custom pottery, teaching others, writing an inspiring story, or mentoring future leaders, Danielle’s work reflects her passion for creativity, leadership, and making a lasting impact.
When Danielle isn't creating, she’s spending time with her favorite people—her family. Together, they go on adventures across America, exploring new places and making memories along the way!

From the Humble Acorn
to The Faithful Oak
Every oak begins as a humble acorn. When I started my first business, Humble Acorn, it symbolized my early steps as an entrepreneur—small, full of potential, and ready to grow. Over the years, those small ideas have grown deep roots and blossomed into The Faithful Oak—a studio dedicated to creativity, connection, and purpose.
The Faithful Oak reflects how far I’ve come. It stands for growth, resilience, and giving back—values I bring to every piece of art, story, and design I create. Just like the oak tree provides shade and shelter, this studio is a space where creativity thrives and connections are nurtured.
Whether you're here to explore fine art, handcrafted pottery, or story-driven design, The Faithful Oak is a place to grow, create, and inspire. Let's create something beautiful together.