Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ali Lazowski, founder and CEO of Bare Life, located in West Hartford, CT, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Our story at Bare Life is really born from my story. Bare Life began in a doctor's office. Many doctor's offices in fact. I was experiencing constant exhaustion, migraines, joint aches, and extreme pain after eating and needed answers. Following years of searching, I finally discovered that I live with several chronic illnesses and that eating allergen-friendly foods made a huge difference in how I felt. Unfortunately, the few foods I found that worked for my lifestyle didn't taste good and, most importantly, didn't fit all of my dietary needs. So, I decided to create foods that changed that! And that's how Bare Life was born. Now everyone can enjoy Bare Life's first easy-to-enjoy treat, our crave-worthy - 5 ingredient- allergen-friendly coconut hot cocoa mix – that's organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO, plant-based, vegan, paleo, and most importantly, DELICIOUS!
Tell us about yourself
I’m inspired every day by our community of Bare Lifers to grow and keep creating easy-to-enjoy and allergen-friendly foods.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
It’s a tie for me right now. I’m incredibly touched and proud of the wonderful, positive and supportive community we’ve created with Bare Life. On a personal note, I’m also proud that I’ve been to work around my health challenges and be able to create and grow Bare Life.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Taking a day off. There are always a million things to do and a million things I want to do, so taking that time off to rest and recover is the hardest thing for me at the moment.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Learn from everyone and everything. Trust your instincts. Find what you love to do and delegate the rest.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.eatbarelife.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatBareLife/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatbarelife/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatbarelife
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/signatureallc/
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