Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Sumner.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I founded Haus of Media to help women entrepreneurs redefine success on their own terms through done-for-you social media and branding services. My journey shifted during COVID-19 when I lost my ex husband and became a full-time single mother to two children, one with profound autism. That season forced me to rebuild both my life and my business with intention and purpose.
Motherhood and advocacy are central to my work. I use my platform to amplify underrepresented voices, particularly single mothers, widows, and caregivers of children with special needs. My son’s autism journey went viral on social media with over 22 million views, leading to a nationwide tour of podcast interviews and media appearances focused on awareness, acceptance and advocacy. My story was also featured in a Stories of Motherhood gala here in Newport Beach, where selected mothers were photographed and their unique journeys documented, culminating in a gallery exhibition and live gala celebrating the many faces of motherhood.
This past April , I collaborated with a candle company ( Cella + Rose) to launch a product in honor of my son for Autism Awareness Month, sparking meaningful conversations around profound autism, acceptance and advocacy. I was recently invited to serve as a member on the Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center at CHOC Advisory Board, which is a tremendous honor. In addition, this past month I was also named Woman of the Year by a local nonprofit organization “finding something more”, whose vision is to empower individuals to live purposeful, inspired lives. By forging philanthropic partnerships with organizations that share our vision, we amplify impact within our community.
My story is rooted in perseverance, turning pain into purpose and using my voice to uplift others.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
There was a moment in my life where everything around me felt like it was burning down. I was navigating unimaginable loss, raising two children on my own, one with significant special needs and trying to find my footing in a world that no longer felt familiar. But it was in those ashes that I discovered my strength. It was in those darkest moments that I learned I could rise, not just for myself, but for my children and for every family who feels unseen and unheard. What began as survival transformed into purpose.
My recognition and achievements are proof that impact doesn’t begin with perfection, it begins with courage. It begins with showing up, even on the days you feel broken. It begins with believing that the world can become more inclusive, more compassionate, and more supportive if we’re willing to lead with love.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
What sets our agency apart is our purpose-driven mindset. We are consistently building to attain a community of strong and ambitious female entrepreneurial clients, redefining success on our own terms. Our agency hopes to inspire daily action through the content and experiences we create for all clients. We are unapologetic in our values of supporting women who are chasing dreams both big and small.
How do you think about luck?
Luck, in the traditional sense, has played very little role in my life or business. What others might call “bad luck” came in the form of profound loss and unexpected responsibility—experiences I never planned for but was entrusted with. Those moments reshaped my path and clarified my purpose.
My journey into advocacy, particularly within the autism community, was born not from strategy, but from lived experience. As the mother of a child with profound autism, I have witnessed the challenges, the uncertainty, and the heartache, but also the resilience, the beauty and the quiet miracles that happen when people choose compassion over complacency.
What I consider “good luck” is the community that rose around us, the voices that listened, the support that followed and the opportunity to turn pain into purpose. Today, I stand with autism families fighting for their children’s futures and with community members who believe that empathy and action can be powerful catalysts for change. In that sense, luck became less about chance and more about how I chose to respond.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.hausofmedia.com
- Instagram: @tiffanysumner
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyksumner
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