The Hotflash inc podcast 175: SOLO Updates, books deals and what's next
Sep 5, 2025
23:50
In this solo episode, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen shares an honest update on her journey with Hotflash inc, the challenges and triumphs of building a community for women in midlife, and her personal experiences navigating menopause.
Highlights include:
- The story behind launching Hotflash inc and the drive to create meaningful resources for women
- Reflections on career pivots, imposter syndrome and embracing the role of entrepreneur
- The emotional impact of losing a parent and how it shaped her approach to work and life.
- Book deals or no book deals
- What's next: the HF inc Hormone Therapy Navigator, the Hotflash inc Summit and the Perimenopause Game Plan
- Insights from interviews for the upcoming Hotflash inc Summit
- Why the mainstream menopause narrative needs to be broadened
- The importance of self-advocacy, asking questions, doing your own research and finding community support
- New genre: menopause cookbooks
- Encouragement to trust your instincts, embrace change and give yourself grace through transitions
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