May 25, 2026
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:
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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.
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What inspired the name "Female Rage Hot Sauce".
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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.
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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.
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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/