Episode 4: “Heat, Hustle, and Heart” — Featuring Nicole DiTommaso of The Sauce Boss Gang

In this fiery episode of Off The Menu, we sit down with Nicole DiTommaso, the founder and flavor mastermind behind The Sauce Boss Gang — one of Central Ohio’s most beloved and boldest hot sauce brands.

Nicole’s journey is anything but mild. From experimenting with peppers in her home kitchen to building a fast-growing, female-led brand with a cult following, she’s proven that heat isn’t just something you taste — it’s something you live. We explore how her sauces are more than recipes; they’re reflections of her personality: fearless, vibrant, and unapologetically original.

Nicole opens up about the challenges of being a woman in the food entrepreneurship world, from carving out space in a male-dominated industry to trusting her instincts, owning her story, and turning obstacles into momentum. Along the way, she shares how The Sauce Boss Gang became a community — a family of fans, makers, and flavor-seekers who believe in supporting the people behind the products they love.

Join us as we dive into the world of peppers, passion, and the power of betting on yourself. This is a conversation about heat, hustle, and the kind of heart that can only come from someone who built her dream one bottle at a time.

Coming January 2026