Spicing Up Change: Emily Roe's Mission with Female Rage Hot Sauce

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Emily Roe. The two talk about the origins of Female Rage Hot Sauce, the challenges and rewards of building a mission-driven food business while balancing a full-time job, and how channeling female anger into action can spark both social change and entrepreneurial success. In this episode, we discuss: How Emily turned her love of hot sauce into the bold brand Female Rage Hot Sauce, experimenting at home during 2020 when she had extra time. What inspired the name "Female Rage Hot Sauce". When Emily realized she could transition her hobby into a business, especially after the success of fundraising events like "Hot Dogs for Abortions" in 2022. Why community matters so much to Emily's business model: from sourcing produce locally from women-owned farms to donating regularly to abortion funds and building trusted relationships at farmers' markets. Where listeners can find Female Rage Hot Sauce, including online ordering and locations in over 30 stores stretching from Los Angeles to Bordeaux, France.  Emily Roe is the founder of Female Rage Hot Sauce, a bold, small-batch sauce company built on the belief that women's anger can be a force for change.  With a background in media and storytelling, Emily has spent her career crafting narratives that capture attention and spark conversation. In addition to Female Rage, Emily also works full-time in press and media at the National Partnership for Women & Families. Emily has a B.S in Communication from Boston University and resides in Washington, D.C. When she's not developing new flavors or growing the business, Emily can usually be found planning her next solo travel adventure, baking challahs, or spending time with her cats, Ivy and Morty. Website:https://femaleragehotsauce.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymroe/