"When Ali Lazowski, CEO and founder of Bare Life, was in college at Johns Hopkins University, she knew something wasn't right. She doubled over in pain when she ate. She weighed 250 pounds, about 100 pounds more than she weighs now. She never felt well..."

"Our story began in a doctor's office. Many doctor's offices in fact. Bare Life was inspired by our founder, Ali Lazowski, and her journey with cancer, Lyme disease and chronic illness..."

"Ali Lazowski, the founder of Bare Life, joins Rachael and Hillary on the Fempire podcast to talk about building her business and how it was sparked by her chronic illness. Find her at @eatbarelife.

"Ali is the founder and CEO of Bare Life, a crave-worthy and allergen-friendly food startup, inspired by her journey with chronic illness. Ali attended culinary school in Italy before starting college at Johns Hopkins University..."

"Interest in Bare Life continues to grow with several new and exciting updates and events for the West Hartford start-up. Founder Ali Lazowski and her team will be hitting the road this fall for two out-of-state allergen-friendly food festivals, and Bare Life products are now available in two additional Connecticut locations..."

"It's already been a busy December for growing West Hartford-based business. Bare Life and its founder, Ali Lazowski, have received recognition for their popular gluten-free & dairy free coconut hot cocoa, and this weekend Bare Life will be seen in a Lifetime channel Christmas movie "Rediscovering Christmas..."

"Connecticut native Ali Lazowski went to school in Baltimore and then lived in New York City for several years while battling several chronic illnesses. During that time, she learned two vital things about herself: She wanted to create an allergen-free food product and she wanted to create a company to produce that product in Connecticut..."

"Bare Life was inspired by our founder; Ali Lazowski's journey with cancer, Lyme disease and chronic illness. Ali was experiencing constant exhaustion, migraines, joint aches and extreme pain when eating. The few foods she found that worked for her lifestyle didn't taste good not fit all of her dietary needs..."

"Simultaneous battles with cancer and Lyme disease inspired Lazowski to truly explore her love of food and launch Bare Life, an allergen-friendly food startup. The coconut hot cocoa mix came first -- organic, Kosher, vegan, gluten free, paleo, and made in Connecticut. Lazowski says Bare Life provides opportunities to expand her involvement in the local community; she regularly speaks with students and community groups about being a young entrepreneur..."

"There was a time when Bare Life founder Ali Lazowski almost always felt sick. The West Hartford resident was used to getting stomachaches and for a time, considered it to be normal. “I was always kind of sick with stomach issues. I just ignored it," Lazowski, 27, said. “If you grow up with it your whole life, you don’t think it’s weird.” She had to stop ignoring it in college when she fell so ill that she had to go to the emergency room..."

"This summer, Bare Life has added two new locations where consumers can find and buy the delicious product: New Morning Market in Woodbury and Klekolo World Coffee in Middletown..."

"Ali Lazowski founded Bare Life, an allergen and irritant-friendly food startup, which launched with a crowdfunding campaign last fall. Lazowski attended culinary school in Italy before starting college at Johns Hopkins University. She has always been passionate about food, but it was her simultaneous battles with cancer and Lyme disease that inspired her to truly explore her love of food and launch a business...."

"Ali Lazowski decided to skip pitching to investors altogether when she sought funding for Bare Life, her startup producing allergen-free foods and recipes for people like her, suffering from chronic illnesses that cause dietary restrictions.The West Hartford native turned to crowdfunding to raise money for the launch of her first product, a hot chocolate mix that’s organic, non-GMO, kosher and free of dairy, gluten, refined sugar, yeast, egg yolk and xantham gum....."

"Are you gluten free and also sensitive to dairy? Listen up, because we’ve found your favorite hot cocoa. Bare Life Coconut Hot Cocoa Mix is free from gluten, dairy, GMO’s and refined sugar, as well as vegan, paleo and kosher. It’s got only 5 ingredients (includes coconut but no peanuts or other tree nuts), and it’s legit delicious. You can even use it in recipes!...."

"Ali Lazowski is one of the millions of people living with food restrictions. She knows the challenges of finding variety and supplements for old food favorites, so she did something about it. Her new startup, Bare Life, is changing the way those with restrictions eat, and she's starting with a classic treat, Hot Cocoa....."

"In the midst of the holiday season, what better time to talk hot chocolate!?! In this episode of the Experience We-Ha Podcast, Jeff and Ryan chat with West Hartford resident Ali Lazowski, Founder and CEO of Bare Life....Ali discusses her journey through chronic illness and how she turned that into a successful startup business. Ali shares her inspirations, how she leveraged crowdfunding, her obstacles as a business owner and entrepreneur and, of course her favorite We-Ha restaurants....."

"This blog series, posted in partnership between HYPE and reSET, offers a platform to showcase the commitment that Hartford entrepreneurs have for their work and this city. It examines how entrepreneurs have chosen their work, and provides examples of the ways in which they are having an impact in Hartford. In this edition, we interviewed Ali Lazowski, founder of Bare Life, which creates allergen and irritant friendly foods inspired by her ongoing journey with chronic illnesses...."

"(HARTFORD, CONN., MAY 11, 2018) – reSET, the Social Enterprise Trust (www.reSETCo.org), whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector and supporting entrepreneurs of all stripes, revealed the winners of its 2018 Venture Showcase last night at the YG Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to a sellout crowd of 225.The annual event recognizes the talented entrepreneurs and innovative businesses that have just graduated from reSET’s nationally recognized accelerator.."

"Two successful, CT based female CEO’s, Ashley Stone and Ali Lazowski, who have been through the process of raising funds– and know the right questions to ask interview Dr. Susan Coleman. Dr. Coleman is professor of finance at the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business..."

"In Episode 8, we sit down with Ali Lazowski, the founder of Bare Life, a crave-worthy food company headquartered in Connecticut. Ali shares her career journey with us and explains how her health pushed her to embrace healthy food and start her company. It is an inspirational story and will hopefully help people understand how to reach their Full Potential!..."

"West Hartford startup BareLife announced its first product is an instant cocoa that is organic,non-GMO, dairy free, gluten free,refined sugar free, kosher, paleo and vegan. The product debuted for retail sales on October 6 at Essential Health in Elmwood..."

"Ali Lazowski is Founder of West Hartford-based Bare Life, which is one of many startups participating in the 2018 reSET Impact Accelerator. The program is designed for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development.Ali discussed some of her startup challenges and her experience with the accelerator....."

"When and why did you start your company? ALI LAZOWSKI: "Cancer and chronic illness actually started Bare Life, not quite the typical startup plan. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2012 as well as Lyme Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I had been very ill for a while. Those diagnoses pushed me to adopt cleaner and healthier diet (gluten free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, and organic)...."

"What Does Your Business Do?:
We are a crave-worthy and allergen friendly food company. Our first treat is a coconut hot cocoa mix that's dairy free, gluten free, vegan, organic, kosher, paleo and made in Connecticut.
What Inspired You to Start Your Business?"
My journey with chronic illnesses, cancer and Lyme disease inspired me to create Bare Life..."

"The third-place entrepreneurial business was Bare Life, launching a line of crave-worthy food products with the world’s first Organic, Vegan, Paleo, Non-GMO, Dairy Free, Gluten Free and Refined Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Powder. Founded by local resident Ali Lazowski, who was put on a very restricted diet due to numerous medical conditions and learned first-hand how scarce allergen and irritant-free foods are. So, she set out to create them. Bare Life’s mission is to make these allergen and irritant friendly foods and recipes convenient for everyone, especially the chronically ill...."

"Let the Recipes Begin! Bare Life will be releasing new hot cocoa mix dessert/snack recipes every Friday this summer the company stated in a news release. Bare Life, a local start-up which has produced an innovative coconut hot chocolate that is organic, non-GMO, dairy free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, kosher, paleo, and vegan - is the key ingredient in a dazzling array of dessert recipes being released every Friday throughout the summer..."

"Ali's individual story is amazing, but it doesn't end there. She has expanded her team to include intern Hayley Bryant. Hayley began working with nonprofit and startup businesses in Hartford through a program called reSET, which assists entrepreneurial start-ups. One of the fledging companies she encountered was Bare Life. Quickly, Hayley realized she had found a company that aligned with her passion for nutrition and agriculture..."

"During her recovery, while trying to find a spark of joy between doctor's appointments, Lazowski began working on an allergen friendly hot chocolate recipe she could enjoy. That's the beginning of Bare Life, Lazowski's company that has continue to grow in the 15 months since its inception..."

"The new year is off to a great start for a rapidly growing local entrepreneurial business. Bare Life Coconut Hot Cocoa Mix is having a hot winter, with new retail locations, new recognition, and new milestones achieved - as the popularity of the signature hot cocoa mix continues to accelerate..."