Meet the Founder
Hotgirlsauce™ was founded by Janice Miye Kim.
Hotgirlsauce™ was founded by Janice Miye Kim, a second-generation Korean-American born in Los Angeles, California. With 15 years of merchandising leadership in fashion and beauty, she has a deep understanding of trend, consumer behavior, and brand storytelling - an instinct she’s poured into creating Hotgirlsauce’s aesthetic, one-of-a-kind identity. The result? A universal, silky chili oil rooted in her heritage and built to transcend category - designed not just to live in your kitchen, but to break boundaries.
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To ignite every kitchen with bold, all-natural chili oil that simplifies cooking and elevates everyday meals, making flavor accessible, sustainable, and fun for all.
Our Vision: To redefine chili oil as a guilt-free daily staple with the ubiquity of hot sauce, inspiring a new generation of confident home cooks.
Our Purpose: To spice up lives with the rich flavors of our heritage, empower women in the food industry, and champion food sustainability - building a community that celebrates the joy and connectivity of cooking.