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Marketing MovesThe Perfect Spread for Success Ft. Ali Bonar (Oat Haus)In this episode of Marketing Moves, Ali Bonar, co-founder and CEO of Oat Haus, shares how her personal recovery from an eating disorder led to the creation of Granola Butter, the first oat-based spread of its kind. She opens up about the challenges of launching a new product category, the power of organic influencer partnerships, and the strategic storytelling that helped Oat Haus land in major retailers like Whole Foods and Costco. Ali also gets real about the mental health side of entrepreneurship, managing social media pressures, and what’s next for Oat Haus.2025-04-0258 min
Dear FoundHer...Healing Your Soul Through a Product That’s Now in 5000+ Stores Nationwide, with Ali Bonar, Founder of Oat HausBuilding a successful brand takes more than a great product. It takes showing up, sharing your story, and earning trust, day after day.Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Ali Bonar, the co-founder and the CEO of Oat Haus, to talk about turning personal struggles into a business with real impact. After spending years battling an eating disorder, Ali wanted to change how people experience food. That journey led her to create granola butter, the world’s first oat-based spread. Now, Oat Haus products are stocked in over 5,000 stores, including Target and Whole Foods. But getting there wa...2025-03-1847 min
Lay of The Land#197: Ali Bonar (Oat Haus) — The Granola Butter CompanyAli Bonar — CEO & Co-Founder of Oat Haus, a food company bringing fun and play to eating. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and while Oat Haus was born out of Ali's decade-long battle with an eating disorder, and it's now her mission to help others feel less alone.Since its beginnings in 2018, Oat Haus has evolved from Ali’s personal project to a Cleveland-based, nationwide company with distribution in over 5,000 stores, including Target, Whole Foods, Publix, and more.This conversation was a lot of fun — Ali shares the challe...2025-01-2358 min
Shelf HelpThe Power of Transparency When Scaling Your Brand with Ali Bonar, Co-Founder of Oat HausRESOURCESLearn more on the Oat Haus Website Listen to Episode 1: Sometimes the strangest ideas make the best businesses! In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Bonar, CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, the innovative brand behind Granola Butter — the world’s first oat-based spread now available in over 5,000 stores. Today, Ali lifts the curtain on growing a unique food brand that connects directly with consumers.In our chat, Ali shares the inspiring origin story of Oat Haus and how they built a loyal fan base online before making it to retai...2024-12-1234 min
Digest ThisFinding Food Freedom + Pleasure Beyond Food | Ali Bonar208: WANT FOOD FREEDOM? Ali Bonar, the co-owner of Oat Hous Granola Butter is on the show today and she shares about her past eating disorder, food fear, and how she broke free and created a food company out of her past struggles. We talk about why binging is so common and the connection between food and emotions and how so many of us revert to food when we are sad or happy, and how we can revert to other means beside food to cope without emotions. Food can certainly give us pleasure, however when food is the ONLY pleasure...2024-09-251h 07
The Irresistible FactorInterview with Founder and CEO of Oat Haus – Ali Bonar"My fascination with food was from a place of fear rather than love. It was obsessive, toxic, and stressful."For many founders, their journey into entrepreneurship starts with passion, a great idea, or the dream of disrupting an industry. But for Ali Bonar, the founder and CEO of Oat Haus, it began with a deeply personal struggle—her battle with multiple eating disorders. Her journey of healing and rediscovery ultimately led her to create Oat Haus, the first-ever oat-based Granola Butter, which is now shaking up the food industry.What began as a kitchen experiment in...2024-09-0442 min
She Leads with Carly132: Ali Bonar | Co-Founder & CEO, Oat Haus*TW: Discussion Around Eating Disorders* Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oat Haus, the first-ever spreadable granola. Think the texture of nut butter, but the warm, familiar taste of granola.She founded Oat Haus back in 2018 as it was part of her recovery journey from disordered eating. She searched high and low for a nut-free spread that resonated with her, but couldn't find one. She came up with the idea to create one out of oats, and Granola Butter was born! Now, Oat Haus is sold at over 5000 retailers across the country, inc...2024-08-2851 min
The Red Light ReportHow to Manage Stress, Hack Work-Life Balance & Optimize Wellness as an Entrepreneur w/ Oat Haus CEO & Co-Founder, Ali BonarThe life of a CEO can be beyond crazy, hectic, stressful, rewarding, empowering, creative, fulfilling, chaotic.... let's just call it an emotional roller coaster! As we learned from Don Bailey (CEO of BlockBusters Tech) a couple of weeks ago, adding some mitochondrial hacks, such as red light therapy and methylene blue, significantly moved the needle in the focus and creativity departments for him. And while today's guest, Ali Bonar, whom is the CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus (yes, that nom nom granola butter that became famous on Shark Tank!), implements both RLT and MB into her wellness regimen, she h...2024-07-2551 min
High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney AronoffAli Bonar on Healing An Eating Disorder, Building Oat Haus, Food Freedom & Finding FunAli Bonar is CEO & Co-Founder of Oat Haus, a food company bringing fun and play to eating. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread. Oat Haus was born out of Ali's decade-long battle with an eating disorder, and it's now her mission to help others feel less alone. Oat Haus is sold in over 3,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Publix and more. Ali lives in Cleveland with her partner and their dog, Squishy.We discuss
Finding fo...2024-07-1645 min
Female Startup ClubGEMS: Influencer Marketing Playbook (from both sides) with Oat Haus co-founder Ali BonarHello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl.In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes.In this gem, Ali Bonar walks us through the influencer market strategy that seriously moved the needle for Oat Haus back in the early days, and any hot tips she has coming from both the influencer and the business side. I still think about this Gem all the time and I hope it will help yo...2024-05-1310 min
On the OutsideS1 E9: Disordered Eating, Body Image, Social Media, Navigating Hashimoto's and Recovery With Ali BonarIn today’s episode I talk to Ali Bonar @alibonar. Ali is CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to bring fun & play to food.We Talk About… Relationships with our parents The pressure of going away to college Ali’s experience with disordered eating What recovery means or might look like Social media’s impact on body image Hashimotos Finding resources for health and wellness careResources: Follow @alibonar and @oat.haus Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcastKeep In Touch: Visit taylorrae...2024-03-1841 min
The Sunshine Signal40. MEET THE GRANOLA BUTTER QUEEN: Authentic Entrepreneurship, Overcoming an Eating Disorder, and Creating the World’s First Oat-Based Spread feat. Ali BonarJoin Hailey as she chats with Ali Bonar, entrepreneur and founder of OatHaus and Granola Butter, the world's first oat-based spread! From her debut on Shark Tank to transparency online sharing the not-so-glamorous but REAL parts of being a female founder and woman in today's world, Ali is an advocate for authenticity and aligned entrepreneurship. This episode covers everything from mental health to eating disorders and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs...a GOOD one not to be missed!
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+Ali's journey as a college-student--what she learned + overcoming an eating disorder
2023-12-2952 min
The Current53 | Feeding the Soul with Oat Haus Founder Ali BonarMeet Ali Bonar, founder of Oat Haus, and Nadia's former client. Ali graciously agreed to come onto the show to share more about her journey from battling an eating disorder into starting a food company to aid in her recovery.
Over the past couple of years, Ali has also been exploring spirituality through the lens of inner child work, Human Design, and psychedelic therapy.
0:45 - Introduction
1:30 - Ali’s path overcoming disordered eating, founding Oat Haus, and finding spirituality
2:52 - Ali’s initial skepticism turned gradual embrace of spirituality
6:58 - Overcoming people-pleasing
9:15 - Intuition in business
11:20 - Th...2023-12-201h 09
Brunch & Learn PodcastEP: 72 Vulnerability in Building a Brand and Transparent Storytelling with Ali Bonar, CEO & Co-Founder of Oat HausMeet Ali: Ali Bonar is CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to bring fun & play back to food. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and was born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery. Oat Haus is available at over 1,200 stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market & more. Ali lives in Philadelphia with her partner Eric and their dog, Squishy.Website: https://oat.hausOat Haus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oat.haus...2023-03-2938 min
Non-Technical100. Ali Bonar (CEO & Co-Founder, Oat Haus) is riding the (emotional!!) waveThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ali Bonar, CEO and Co-Founder of Oat Haus. They talk about JUICY weeks off, feeling pink!!, ordering from the Expanded Menu, “my therapist,” actually flossing, and when you could(n’t???) care less.You can find Ali on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ali_bonar. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis.This episode is brought to you by Async, the first platform that helps replace unnecessary meetings with voi...2023-02-2239 min
Wicked FearlessEpisode 150: All About The Oats w/ Ali BonarAli Bonar is the founder and CEO of Oat Haus. After struggling with food & body image issues for over a decade, she searched high and low for healthy and delicious nut-free spread's. Not really loving anything currently offered at grocery stores, she took to her kitchen and started making concoctions of her own. After many iterations of her original creation she finally figured it out! And so Oat Haus was truly born out of Ali's frustration with the lack of great taste and FUN in this food group. Oat Haus is the first-ever spreadable granola. With the texture of...2023-02-1549 min
Balancing Chaos PodcastDeveloping a Positive Relationship with Food, Body Neutrality, and Launching a Successful CPG Company with Oat Haus Founder Ali BonarIn todays episode, Chad and Kelley talk to the founder of Oat Haus, Ali Bonar. Born in Japan and raised in San Diego, Ali has been passionate about food for as long as she can remember. Her deep-rooted passion for nutrition inspired her to study Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley and eventually launch @avokween, where she dove crown-first into the Kween lifestyle. Ali wholeheartedly believes that overall wellbeing is often achieved off-the-plate: nutrition is important, but human connection (and pizza with friends at 2am) are essential. Through the community she has built she’s started the incredible business Oat Ha...2023-01-221h 10
GooderA Startup Sparked by Dark Days with Ali BonarOat Haus' CEO & Chief Vibes Officer, Ali Bonar joins us today to talk about the companies focus on nutrition and the world's first-ever oat-based spread, Granola Butter. Ali shares her industry experience and the story of how Oat Haus was founded. Additionally, she discusses the importance of smart marketing practices, placing emphasis on a healthy diet and consuming natural foods.To round out the episode, Ali talks about the milestones she has achieved and the contributing factors that have given rise to the success of the company. These successes have led her to become an expert at giving...2023-01-1643 min
The Host by Tori ShowBuilding a Brand, Becoming Intuitive with Alcohol, and Prioritizing Self-Care with Ali BonarWe have Ali Bonar on the podcast today! She is a freaking rockstar and the CEO and Co-founder of Oat Haus, the world's first oat spread. She's vulnerable and genuine and I could have talked to her for hours. Key points / takeawaysHow Ali started Oat Haus as a way to recover from her eating disorderHer company's rebrand and the behind the scenes What sober curious means and how being rigid plays into thatHow Ali's activities have changed since rethinking her relationship with alcoholPrioritizing self-careBalancing getting content and living in the moment Follow Ali...2023-01-051h 02
Everything is Copy#29: Bringing Pleasure into Life (and Business) with Ali BonarWe’ve shared our OBSESSION with Oat Haus granola butter before on the show — and today we got to speak with the woman behind the butter, Ali Bonar! Tbh, we felt like we had a full-on therapy session/happy hour with Ali during this episode and it was THE BEST. She is such a breath of fresh air and we LOVE how open and vulnerable she is with her story and what she’s learning as she leads a (badass) food company.
We took away so many nuggets of wisdom about time management, boundaries, self-love, and WAY more —...2022-11-161h 22
Mostly Dating141. ALI BONAR on Working With Who You're Sleeping WithWelcome back! Today we're joined by Ali Bonar, co-founder of Oat Haus granola butter, one of our favorite healthier treats. Ali is open, honest, and down to earth—and we loved chatting with her.
TW: Sexual assault & eating disorders.
what we talk about:
Ali's experience overcoming orthorexia (+ what that is)
How her eating disorder led her to the idea for Oat Haus
Founding the company with her boyfriend & how they found their third co-founder
The work that goes into developing recipes, picking flavors, etc.
How Oat Haus has built such a close community
Ali's (ama...2022-11-071h 00
Founding PhillyOat Haus, CEO & Co-Founder Ali Bonar | Founding Philly Ep. 7On this episode, I sit down with Ali Bonar, CEO & Co-Founder of Oat Haus. Oat Haus has created the world's first oat-based spread — Granola Butter. Granola Butter has the texture of a nut butter & tastes like liquid oatmeal cookies. Plus — it's nut-free, gluten-free, organic & vegan. Listen to Ali share her story creating Oat Haus, her determination that got them into Whole Foods early on, her experience being on Shark Tank and how she managed the company through a rebrand. Try it yourself! It's amazing. Use this link here and get 10% off!2022-11-0350 min
Power Women Wellness8. Putting Fun Back In YOU and Your Food with Ali BonarWe had a blast with this gem of a person, Ali Bonar! Ali Bonar is CEO & co-founder of Oat Haus, a food brand that makes the world's first oat-based spread: Granola Butter. Oat Haus came out of Ali's eating disorder recovery, so it's mission is to bring fun & play to food. Getting an insight into Ali's life is incredible + we hope that you enjoy this episode just as much as we did! If you're ready to upgrade your health + need more direction on what to do, reach out to our team + schedule a free discovery c...2022-10-1751 min
So Can IAli Bonar on the Beginning Stages of Oat Haus, her Time on Shark Tank, and so Much MoreToday's guest is Ali Bonar. Ali is CEO and founder of Oat Haus — a food company on a mission to make food fun. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread. The idea for Granola Butter came out of Ali's eating disorder recovery, and it's now her mission to help others feel less alone in their struggles. Oat Haus is available in Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harris Teeter, Fresh Market & more. Ali lives in Philadelphia with her partner Eric and their dog, Squishy. In this episode we talked about how Ali’s eating disorder recovery led h...2022-10-1154 min
That Healing Feeling44. A Conversation About All Things Woo Woo And Healing Through Spiritual Awakenings with Ali Bonar (CEO & Founder of Oat Haus)In today's episode, I'm bringing you Ali Bonar, founder and CEO of Oat Haus, and more importantly, one of my first "Insta" friends! Ali and I go deep on this podcast as we reflect on spiritual awakenings and deep dive into what that has looked like in Ali's life.
I love how open and honest Ali is about her past trauma, her business, and how she has found deep healing in her life. We talk a lot about the different ways we have tried to connect with ourselves and the universe, and what is next on the h...2022-10-031h 17
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast62: How a new food product goes from dream to Whole Foods shelves [Ft. Ali Bonar]Have you ever wondered how new food products actually get into stores when they’re not made by a big corporation? Ali Bonar, CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, talks about the hurdles she’s overcome to leave her previous career behind and start a food company. The Oat Haus flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and was born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery. Oat Haus is available at over 1,200 stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market & more. I personally am obsessed with the new Brownie Batte...2022-10-0342 min
Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating AdviceEP 268: Discussing Body Image, Healing, and Self-Love with Special Guest Ali BonarYou are in for a treat! We have the one and only, Ali Bonar, CEO and Co-Founder of the company Oat Haus. Ali has always inspired me with her vulnerability, and her commitment to her own healing. Inside of today’s episode we talk about: -The negative impacts of disordered eating on our mental health, and relationships -Releasing shame and seeking help and support -Taking ownership of our own healing within our relationships Aaaaand so much more! 2022-09-2647 min
The Jessie Golden Podcast#41 - Ali Bonar from OathausIn this episode, I'm talking to the founder of Oat Haus, Ali Bonar! She's such a gem of an energy on Instagram, where she shares her journey in entrepreneurship as she grows her granola butter company, Oat Haus, in addition to openly sharing her humanness. In this episode, we discuss:Her eating disorder and how that manifestedHow she overcame her unhealthy relationship with foodHer love of croissantsOvercoming trauma with psychedelic assisted therapyOur love of European cultureHashimoto's Fear and doubt as an entrepreneurWhat she's loving latelyand more!Follow Ali's on Instagram here: @alibonarFollow Oat Haus on I...2022-09-251h 01
It's Snack Time31. Building A Business, Working Through Trauma, and Eating Disorder Recovery ft. Ali BonarHi Snack Queens, welcome back to It's Snack Time. In today's episode, Annie and Sophia sit down with Founder of Oat Haus, Ali Bonar, and discuss how she started her business, recovering from trauma, and so much more. Enjoy!
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The Startup CPG Podcast#59 Welcome to the Oat Haus! Celebrity Collaboration, Sprouts Launch, and Mental Health with Ali BonarToday's guest you may recognize for a number of reasons but specifically from the cover of the Startup CPG Spotlight magazine! Ali Bonar, Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Vibes Officer of Oat Haus and other members of the Oat Haus team were featured in last winter's magazine edition, so today we get to hear the latest news podcast style! Oat Haus makes the world's first oat-based spread: Granola Butter. Born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery, the mission behind the brand is to bring fun & play to food! Ali and her two other co-founders were on Shark Tank Season 13 in...2022-08-301h 00
Free Method PodcastBest of: Struggling with Orthorexia and Eating Clean out of Fear Vs. Because It Feels Good with Ali BonarIn today’s episode, I’m talking to Ali Bonar, founder & CEO of Oat Haus and the creator of Granola Butter. Ali struggled with an eating disorder for over a decade and is now on a mission to help others who are going through the same thing. Her favorite food is baby back ribs and she says people who don't add avocado are the reason she has trust issues. In this episode, we cover: Ali shares her experience with orthorexia and overcoming lifestyle habits that did not allow her to thrive [2:18] Approaching recovery by introducing “fear foods”...2022-08-3033 min
Under the Influence Podcast58. Beyond the Highlight Reel: ED Recovery to Entrepreneurship with Ali BonarAli Bonar is CEO & founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to make food fun. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread. Ali created Granola Butter out of her eating disorder recovery, and is passionate about helping others with body image and food freedom. She lives in Philadelphia with her partner Eric and dog Squishy.In this episode of Under the Influence:How Ali’s eating disorder recovery led her to create Oat HausCreate community by showing behind the scenes of your businessReal talk about the st...2022-06-0141 min
Nourishing Women PodcastEating Disorder to Founder and CEO of Oat Haus, The World’s First Granola Butter with Ali BonarToday’s episode is brought to you by Food & Body Peace Playbook. Food & Body Peace Playbook (FBPP) is our signature program here at NMN, and part of what makes this program so incredibly transformational and unique is that we walk you through how to improve your body image as you’re learning how to practice the principles of intuitive eating. FBPP is currently open for our April cohort which means you can spend these next 8 weeks over the spring preparing for a summer that will be ENJOYABLE this year. Enrollment closes THIS WEEKEND there are very...2022-04-1550 minNourishing Women PodcastEating Disorder to Founder and CEO of Oat Haus, The World’s First Granola Butter with Ali BonarToday’s episode is brought to you by Food & Body Peace Playbook. Food & Body Peace Playbook (FBPP) is our signature program here at NMN, and part of what makes this program so incredibly transformational and unique is that we walk you through how to improve your body image as you’re learning how to practice the principles of intuitive eating. FBPP is currently open for our April cohort which means you can spend these next 8 weeks over the spring preparing for a summer that will be ENJOYABLE this year. Enrollment closes THIS WEEKEND there are very...2022-04-1550 min
Lows to Highs by Karin Hadadan5. Ali Bonar: ED Recovery, Using Your Feelings as your Superpower & Pivoting Your Career Path Towards EntrepreneurshipToday I have Ali Bonar on the podcast who's going to completely shift your perspective on LOTS of different things. Ali is the founder of OatHaus, the world's first ever granola butter, the host of Alicast and a self-love advocate through her openness on her Eating Disorder recovery. We chat about A LOT, from her journey with her eating disorder, how she almost failed out of UC Berkeley, why she chose to pivot her career path from nutrition to business, how she healed her relationship with food, what led her to start her own brand, the realities of being...2022-03-111h 11
The Food Therapy Podcast37. Overcoming disordered eating and stepping into your power Ft. Ali Bonar, CEO of OathausThere are so many amazing food brands and healthier alternatives to some of our favorite snacks in the food and wellness market. Sometimes the branding and messages behind these foods can be a bit problematic, because what exactly is "healthier" anyway? But, not all companies are like this. In today’s episode, we talk to Ali Bonar, CEO and Co-Founder of Oat Haus, the world’s first oat-based spread that literally tastes like liquid Teddy Grahams! The company is on a mission to bring joy and play back into eating. Ali created their flagship product, granola butter, while in recovery from h...2022-01-1641 minFree Method PodcastStruggling with Orthorexia and Eating Clean out of Fear Vs. Because It Feels Good with Ali BonarIn today’s episode, I’m talking to Ali Bonar, founder & CEO of Oat Haus and the creator of Granola Butter. Ali struggled with an eating disorder for over a decade and is now on a mission to help others who are going through the same thing. Her favorite food is baby back ribs and she says people who don't add avocado are the reason she has trust issues. In this episode, we cover: Ali shares her experience with orthorexia and overcoming lifestyle habits that did not allow her to thrive [2:18] Approaching recovery by introducing “fear foods”...2021-12-1434 min
The Purely PodcastOvercoming Disordered Eating & How To Prioritize Mental Health with Ali Bonar#24: On today's episode, we're joined by Ali Bonar, CEO & co-founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to make food fun. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread. Oat Haus was born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery, and it's her passion to help others going through the same struggles feel less alone. In this episode, we discuss: Ali’s journey with her ED, why ED’s shouldn’t be stereotyped & how it led her to founding Oat HausHow Ali healed her relationship with foodAli on being a recovering ‘People Pleaser’ + how she's worked...2021-11-1159 min
Dare to Self CareAli Bonar on What It’s Like To Go On Shark Tank, Her Healing Journey From Eating Disorder Recovery To Creating Granola Butter & How To Get Your Product in Whole FoodsThis week, Founder of Oat Haus Ali Bonar is on the podcast! She dishes on what it's like going on ABC's SHARK TANK and creating the world's first granola butter! She tells us how she created the recipe for granola butter and how she even got her product in WHOLE FOODS! We talk about her healing journey with eating disorder recovery (trigger warning) and how granola butter came about in the process.
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Doing It Different070: Granola Butter, a Badass Female CEO, and Overcoming Orthorexia with Ali Bonar co-founder of Oat HausAli a badass CEO who co-founded Oat Haus, the first oat-based spread on the market. But that’s not all - she’s also an advocate for body positivity and openly shares her battle with orthorexia to help others struggling with their relationship with food to feel less alone. We talk about Ali’s entrepreneurship journey, the ups, the downs, and some pretty funny stories in between. She shares her passion for influencer marketing and has some great tips for others exploring this space. Ali also shares the tools and resources that help her with her eating disorde...2021-09-2959 min
The Ecommerce Influence Podcast070: Granola Butter, a Badass Female CEO, and Overcoming Orthexia with Ali Bonar co-founder of Oat HausAli a badass CEO who co-founded Oat Haus, the first oat-based spread on the market. But that’s not all - she’s also an advocate for body positivity and openly shares her battle with orthorexia to help others struggling with their relationship with food to feel less alone. We talk about Ali’s entrepreneurship journey, the ups, the downs, and some pretty funny stories in between. She shares her passion for influencer marketing and has some great tips for others exploring this space. Ali also shares the tools and resources that help her with her eating disorde...2021-09-2859 min
Paige Talks Wellness37: Overcoming Orthorexia & Building an Oat Haus Empire with Ali BonarAli Bonar is CEO and founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to make food fun. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world’s first oat-based spread. You can find Granola Butter at Whole Foods, Amazon, and www.oat.haus. Ali is based in Philadelphia with her partner Eric and their dog, Squishy. We covered so many amazing topics in this chat, like: - Ali's history with orthorexia and binge eating - how the granola butter baby was born - how she manages to giver herself grace & sl...2021-08-2553 min
Intentionally DisruptiveEpisode 27 - #OnTheGram with Ali BonarShawnda sits down virtually with Ali Bonar, podcaster and Founder of Oat Haus. Knowing and being confident in who you are and being authentic to yourself is what drives Ali. Ali opens up about how she healed her relationship with food and transformed her “fear foods” into a thriving business like an absolute BOSS! You don’t have to be a certain amount of sick to seek help for whatever you’re going through. Don’t sell yourself short - GET THE HELP you need! Follow Ali on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al...2021-08-1731 min
What's On Your MindAli Bonar: How Her ED Brought Her Business Into Fruition, Overcoming Bad Eating Habits, How She Redefined Her Relationship with Food, How She Keeps Calm!Today, Yanaiya talks to Ali Bonar, the Founder and CEO of Kween, the world's first granola butter!! We talk about how her business came into fruition, how she used the obstacles in her life to bring her business to life and how she has established good eating habits! TRIGGER WARNING: we talk about eating disorders and food. We also dive into meditation and what ways have worked for her in maintaining equanimity.
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Life Snacks5. Your First Job Probably Won't Be Your Dream Job. Feat. Ali BonarLauren sits down with Ali Bonar, a well known content creator on Instagram and the Founder of Kween + Co, creator of the world's first nut free spread.
In this episode they discuss:
How to overcome the comparison trap of post-grad life. News flash - no one has it figured out!
Why you will probably hate your first job - and that's ok!
Ali’s entrepreneurial journey creating the incredibly delicious Granola Butter. (Don’t walk. Run.)
Tangible advice for anyone struggling with their relationship with food & their body.
Life as a content crea...2021-06-2254 min
She's WELLthyCreating the World’s First Granola Butter, Scaling an E-Commerce Biz, and Healing Your Body Image w/ Ali BonarIf you watch my Instagram stories, you’re familiar with the product created by my guest on today’s episode. I’m so excited to introduce you to Ali Bonar, the creator of the world’s first granola butter. Not only am I a huge fan of Ali’s product, but I am also in awe of how she shows up so authentically on social media, and how open she is about her entrepreneurial journey and her own personal struggles with an eating disorder and body image. You’re in for a real treat as Ali shares how she crea...2021-06-1649 min
Convos Over Cold Brew with Emma AbrahamsonAli Bonar | Body Neutrality, Navigating Social Media & Life as a Female CEOIn this episode Emma sits down with Ali Bonar, social media influencer & founder of Kween Granola Butter! Ali and Emma chat about what life is like on social media and the pros and cons of starting a small business. Ali talks about being open on Instagram and healing the relationship with food and her body through body and scale neutrality & much more. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod. Follow Ali on Instagram at @alibonar. Get yourself some Kween Granola Butter HERE!
2021-05-1352 min
Lit With LoAli Bonar, Founder of Oat Haus (@alibonar): Granola Butter, Entrepreneurship, & Healing From an Eating DisorderAli Bonar is founder & CEO of Oat Haus, a food company that makes Granola Butter: the first-ever spreadable granola. After struggling with food & her body for over a decade, Ali's mission in life is to help others going through the same. She lives in Philadelphia with her boyfriend Eric and dog, Squishy. You can follow along at @alibonar or @oathaus.In this episode, we talk all things entrepreneurship, founding a granola butter company after healing from an eating disorder, co-founding a company with your significant other, moving to Philly from San Diego, forcing ourselves to be pre-med...2021-05-0700 min
The Not So Simple Life45.) Ali Bonar: Finding balance, prioritizing self-care & staying motivated as a female CEO.In this episode, Kylie & Sophie are joined by the founder & CEO of Kween, Ali Bonar. Born in Japan and raised in San Diego, Ali has been passionate about food for as long as she can remember. Her deep-rooted passion for nutrition inspired her to study Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley and eventually launch @avokween, where she dove crown-first into the Kween lifestyle. Ali wholeheartedly believes that overall wellbeing is often achieved off-the-plate: nutrition is important, but human connection (and pizza with friends at 2am) are essential. Avocado is her drug of choice and people who "forget to eat" are the...2021-04-2037 min
UNFILTEREDEp. 48: Leaving Behind Restrictive Mindsets and Finding Healing Through Nourishment with Ali BonarTW: Disordered eating and binging mentioned
Hello Friends,
Happy Saturday. Today, I am joined by the queen herself, Ali Bonar. Ali is the founder of Kween Granola Butter: “The World’s First Spreadable Granola” and host of Alicast, the podcast. Ali has such a unique gift of saying things how they are, real and vulnerable. Ali invites vulnerability as a means to provide empathy and support. In this episode Ali and I discuss all things related to disordered eating. She shares her story and some of the ways she was able to move towards a more f...2021-03-2744 min
Keep Your Plants On PodcastOvercoming Orthorexia and the IG vs Reality of Entrepreneurship with Ali BonarToday on the podcast we have Ali Bonar (@alibonar), Co Founder of AvoKween and Granola Butter and one of the most authentic voices you can find on orthorexia, body image, and entrepreneurship.Ali and I dive into her entire journey from orthorexia, which is an eating disorder that involves an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. From studying Nutrition, to abusing nutrition, binging, and turning it into manipulation, and finally finding healing from obsession, we tackle the HOW.-Disordered eating doesn’t have a body size.-Restriction is a mentality, not an action.-How adding in...2021-03-2548 min
Female Startup ClubA deep dive into influencer marketing with Ali Bonar, Founder of the world’s first Granola Butter, KweenToday I’m chatting to Ali Bonar, Founder of the world’s first Granola Butter called Kween.Kween is a food company on a mission to bring the fun back into eating & empower people to love their bodies, just the way they are. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread.In this episode you’ll hear how Ali started creating this brand alongside her co-founders, her top tips for running successful influencer marketing campaigns and how she’s driving growth. LINKS WE MENTION: Kween’s WebsiteKween’s In...2021-03-0456 min
Master ItMaster Master Your Body Image with Ali Bonar, CEO & Founder of KweenToday’s episode is all about working through eating disorders and body image issues to find a healthy and happy relationship with your body & food!
Ali Bonar is CEO and founder of Kween, a food company on a mission to bring the fun & play back into eating. Kween's flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread. After struggling with an eating disorder for over a decade, Ali has made it her mission to empower others to love themselves just the way they are. She lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and dog Squishy.
Resources mentioned in this epi...2021-02-1656 min
The ActiveistFood freedom with Ali BonarKween founder Ali Bonar on her recovery from disordered eating.
Connect with Ali:
IG: @avokween @kweenandco and @kweencast
Website: https://kween.co/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kweencast/id1511658074
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AlicastHealing your relationship with food while having aesthetic goals: impossible? 🤔Hi hi — welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween! Today's solo episode is a little different: I'm answering a recent question I received in my DMs that I thought was incredibly relevant, and thought it'd be helpful to answer it here!The question is: "Hey Ali, I just listened to your podcast on carbs — super relatable, and a thought came up. How did you get to the point where you accepted that you'd have to give up on your "body goals" and focus on health goals? I know that health is driving me forward with my recovery, but I do...2020-11-1018 min
The Blair Badenhop ShowThe Magic of Being Radically Transparent with Your Audience with Ali BonarAli Bonar is CEO and Co-Founder of Kween, a San Diego-based food company who created Granola Butter: the world's first spreadable granola. While recovering from an eating disorder, Ali launched her Instagram account @avokween, as a way to document her journey and connect with others going through similar experiences. Ali studied nutrition at UC Berkeley and currently resides in San Diego with her boyfriend and dog Squishy. As you’ll hear in this conversation, Ali is 100% herself and isn’t afraid to share openly about the ups and downs of her journey through entr...2020-10-181h 03AlicastCARBS: my carb-phobia & how I healed it 🍞🥖🥯Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween.Today we are talkin' all about carbs, baby !! For years, I was terrified of carbs — opting for protein & vegetables rather than eating the toast I was really craving. In today's episode, I talk all about my journey with carbs and how I healed my relationship to them. And boy, lemme tell ya.. life is BETTER WITH CARBS, HUNNIES. (For me, anyways 🤷♀️). DM me or email me ali@kween.co with any feedback! XO2020-10-1322 minAlicastWhy I'm not anti-weight loss 😮Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.Today is a short-but-sweet solo episode talking about why I'm not anti-weight loss. In today's polarizing social media landscape, I found myself boxed in. As someone who promoted "self love" and "food freedom," I felt like I couldn't talk about weight loss — and even felt shame around wanting to lose weight. This is just my opinion — I'd love to hear your thoughts on this! Send me a DM @avokween or an email ali@kween.co.2020-09-1511 min
Shiny ObjectsKeeping business out of the bedroom with Ali BonarA conversation about going into business with your romantic partner, using Instagram to bootstrap a business, the myths and realities of when entrepreneurs should expect that Ferrari, with Ali Bonar, founder of Kween. Connect with Ali and Kween:
@kweenandco
@avokween
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shinyobjects/message2020-09-0947 minAlicastTiffany Ima, @tiffanyima: body confidence, eating disorder recovery, anorexia isn't just a "white woman's disease"Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. Today's episode is 🔥, you guys. I talk with Tiffany Ima about all things disordered eating / recovery:Her journey with food / her bodyHow eating disorders are commonly perceived as a "white woman's disease," but is common in the Black community as wellBinge eating Exercise bulimiaHow she healed her relationship with food 2020-09-0947 minAlicastHeidi Powell, @realheidipowell: food addiction, eating disorder recovery, scale neutralityWelcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. Today's episode is such a good one, kweens. We talk to Heidi Powell about her journey with food and her body — and it gets JUICY. We talk about:Her food addictionEating disorder recoveryGetting comfortable with the scaleTips on how to heal your relationship with foodWant to win some free Granola Butter? Leave us a review for a chance to win a free jar each week!2020-09-0241 minAlicastMy journey with fitness & tips on healing your relationship with exercise 💪Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. Today we're talkin' all things exercise:Exercise bulimiaExercise addictionRest day anxietyFeeling burned out by HIITMy transition to low impact movementTips on healing your relationship with working outDon't forget to leave a review for a chance to win free Granola Butter!2020-08-2526 minAlicastChloe Elise, @deeper.than.money: personal finance for millennials, negotiating + how she paid off $36k in 18 months 💰Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. I'm *thrilled* to share today's episode with you. Chloe Elise is a personal finance coach for millennials. She makes talking about money approachable and (gasp) — even exciting?! Today, we touch on:How she paid off $36k in debt in 2020-08-1949 min
The Purpose Project PodcastHealing Relationships With Food & Loving Your Body with Ali Bonar*DISCLAIMER: Content may be sensitive to some* Just like her Instagram promotes... "body image, food, real reel > highlight reel."
Today, I am joined by a kween, Ali Bonar (@avokween)! Ali is a business owner, podcast host, and content creator who is using her platform to promote healthy relationships with your body, food, and living your best life. Ali shares her story to recovery and how she found self-love and the healthy relationship she has built today with food. We talk about mindset shifts, the influence social media can have on recovery, and comparison. Her journey...2020-08-1440 minAlicastFrancina Kahl, @bestilltea: starting a biz as a mom of 5, suicide prevention, and why it's important to be still 🧘♀️Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. Today we talk to Francina Kahl, of @bestilltea. She's starting her tea business in a pandemic as a mom of 5 — aka proof that anything is possible. Today we talk about: Her story, and how her depression and near suicide inspired her business todayWhy it's important to be stillThe difference between "being sad" and depressionWhat to look for in a therapistRemember to leave a review for your chance to win a free jar of Granola Butter!2020-08-1244 minAlicastMolly Alliman, @balancebymolly: food morality, binge eating, and why gluten is *not* the devil 😈Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast by @avokween !! Today is a very special episode. Today we talk to Molly Alliman of @balancebymolly — the woman who singlehandedly changed my relationship with food. We get into:her relationship with foodfood morality (good vs. bad food)binge eatingJoin Molly's Free Masterclass: https://www.feartofreedomcourse.com/webinar-registrationFear to Freedom 8-Week Online Course: https://www.feartofreedomcourse.com/*Use code KWEEN for 15% off !!2020-08-0555 minAlicastOrthorexia: my obsession with eating "clean" & how I healedHi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. Today I'm talking about a topic that's very near & dear to my heart, because I struggled with it for over a decade: orthorexia. Orthorexia is an obsession with eating clean, safe or healthy foods — all of the time. In today's episode, I talk about my journey with orthorexia and how I healed my relationship with food to something much more balanced. XO2020-08-0220 minAlicastBlair Imani, @blairimani: rewriting history & accidentally coming out as a queer Muslim woman on national television (!)Hey friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. Today we chat with Blair Imani, a critically-acclaimed historian, activist and author. We discuss: Her journey to where she is todayRe-writing history through the lens of largely underrepresented groups in AmericaAccidentally coming out on national television (!)Blair is passionate, knowledgeable and an incredible human. Can't wait to share this one with you! XO2020-07-291h 05AlicastStarting a business 101: our story, successes, mistakes (many mistakes), and tips! 🥳Hey friends, welcome back to Kweencast by @avokween! Today we're talkin' allll things STARTING A BIZ.The Kween story! How we started our companySome successes I'm really proud ofSome mistakes I learned fromMy top tips for starting your own companyFeedback, comments, questions? Send me an email ali@kween.co or DM me on IG @avokween.2020-07-2637 minAlicastTalia Pollock, @imtaliapollock: the power of plants & how finding purpose helped heal her food issuesWelcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween 😘Today we interview Talia Pollock of @imtaliapollock (formerly @partyinmyplants). She's an author, comedian and podcast host — and also happens to be one of my favorite people on the internet. 😉We talk about:Her journey with food and her bodyHow finding her purpose helped relieve food issuesThe power of PLANTS 🌱 Being plant-based vs. veganWhat it's like writing and launching a cookbook during quarantine?!She's absolutely HILAR and I know you're gonna love this one 🥰 2020-07-2250 min
Aesthetics and AthleticsFinding Healing & Founding her Company - Ali Bonar of @KweenandCo@AvoKween herself, Ali Bonar talks about her journey to healing from a 10 year eating disorder, how changing her mindset changed the way she looked at her body, food, and working out, and how she co-founded @KweenandCo granola butter company.2020-07-2036 minAlicastElizabeth Stein, @purely_elizabeth: building an empire — and prioritizing ~self-care~ along the way 🥰Welcome back to Kweencast, friends! Today we talk to Elizabeth Stein, founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth. We touch on: How she started Purely Elizabeth and how it began somewhat unintentionallyWhat her relationship with food is likeBody image tipsWhy self-care is so important, even if you're building your empire ;)What's to come for Purely Elizabeth Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner every week to win some free Granola Butter! 2020-07-1533 minAlicastMy birth control caused me to get a breast reduction 🍊🍊Hello — welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween 😘 Today I'm sharing a crazy story about how my birth control caused my boobs to go from a size B to a size F, and how I subsequently needed a breast reduction from it! What the experience was likeHow much did my breast reduction cost?Is it covered by insurance? What was recovery like?How am I feeling now?2020-07-1213 minAlicastAleen Kuperman, @betches: being on a diet since the womb + cutting through wellness BSWelcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. Today I talk to Aleen Kuperman, Co-founder and CEO of Betches. We get into:why Aleen had been on a diet for over 20 years of her lifewhat prompted her to start the Betches podcast, Diet Starts Tomorrowwhat her relationship with food looks like todayCan't wait to hear what you think! 2020-07-0840 min
Never Work A Day with Kelly Gibney13. Ali Bonar: Avokween, Granola Butter, and Playing with FoodAli Bonar, otherwise known as Avokween and the co-creator of the ingenious food granola butter, sits down with Kelly on this week's episode. The two talk about Ali's originally rocky relationship with food and how she began playing with food to mend her relationship with it. Ali also talks about discovering granola butter, going into business with her significant other, quitting their jobs in tech, and more. So much is packed into this episode, enjoy!
Follow Ali Bonar on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/avokween/
https://www.instagram.com/kweencast/
Follow...2020-07-0650 minAlicastAll about alcohol: my relationship with it, binge eating, alcohol-induced bulimia and depression after drinkingHi friends 👫 welcome back to Kweencast! Today, we're talking all about ~alcohol~ 🍷🍺 And touching specifically on:My complicated relationship with alcoholBinge eating while drunkAlcohol induced bulimiaDepression after drinkingHow to create an intuitive relationship with alcohol 2020-07-0520 minAlicastJordan Syatt, @syattfitness: scale neutrality, men & eating disorders, and feeling normal around foodWelcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. Today I chat with Jordan Syatt of @syattfitness, who's a strength & nutrition coach and one of my FAVORITE people to follow on the 'gram. We talk about: How eating disorders also affect men, and why many think it's a female-only issueScale neutrality, and not being afraid to weigh yourselfTangible tips on healing your relationship with foodCan't wait to hear what you guys think! XO2020-07-0135 minAlicastElle Hearns, @mpjinstitute: advocating for Black Trans people 🖤**100% of Kween Granola Butter profits from today will be donated to MPJI**Welcome back to Kweencast! Today we talk to Elle Hearns, who's founder of director of Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI), who's mission is to protect and defend the rights of Black transgender people. We learn about Elle's story, why Black Trans women are targeted, who Marsha P. Johnson was, and what you can do to support the Trans community. 2020-06-2820 minAlicastKara Loewentheil, @karaloewentheil: how to unf*ck your brain 🧠Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween.Today we chat with Kara Loewentheil, JD: Master Certified Life Coach. We touch on:How to unpack body image issues as a byproduct of being raised in a white, patriarchal societyHow the body positivity movement is more than just “feeling positively about your body”How to love your body at any sizeHow who you follow on social media can directly impact the way you feel about yourselfWhy is thin so idealized?All about anxietyPeople-pleasingCheck out Kara's work HERE. Check out The Clutch HERE.2020-06-2450 minAlicastYasmine Yousaf, @krewella: her food journey, psychedelics & body image 🍄Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween.Today I chat with Yasmine Yousaf of @krewella. We get into:her journey with food/her bodywhy setting boundaries is so importantinner child workusing psychedelics as a tool for working on body image issuesShe's such a deep, genuine person and I know you'll LOVE this episode :) P.s. we give away free granola butter each week! All you have to do is leave us a review. That's it! XOXO2020-06-1746 minAlicastCamillia Nwokedi, @camillia.fitsta: anti-racism 101 (allyship, white guilt, microaggressions)Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. Today, I chat with Camillia Nwokedi of @camillia.fitsta. Last week, Camillia made an incredible IGTV that struck me to my core, and I had to have her on the podcast. We talk: what is an ally, and how can non-Black people work towards continuous allyship without burning out?educate, participate, listen, get better, repeat !!what is white guilt, and why is it not helpful?why are positive intentions irrelevant?what are microaggressions?how to increase inclusivity/diversity in the wellness industryIt's a jam-packed episode and I can't w...2020-06-1144 minAlicastBody changes during COVID-19: how to deal 🤷♀️Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. Today we're chatting about body changes during quarantine. I've received dozens of messages about this topic, so I thought it was time to do a full episode on it. I touch on: What happens if your body changes during quarantine? Why does weight gain = failure?Fatphobia & COVID-19Why weight fluctuations are NORMALAnd more ;) Don't forget to leave a review — we pick a new winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!2020-05-3114 minAlicastKira West, @bykwest: freedom, side hustling, and why is wellness so white?!Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. Today I chat with Kira West of @bykwest. We met a few months ago and hit it off right away — I *knew* I had to invite her on the pod. We talk about:Freedom: in food, fitness and beyondSide hustling: Kira works full time, AND runs her brand solo. She shares time management tips and how she does it allInclusion in wellness: why it's her passion to raise awareness about lack of diversity in the wellness industry, and what YOU can do about it.I'm obsessed with her and I...2020-05-2752 minAlicastHow much money do I make? 💰The BTS of "influencing"Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.Today, we're chatting all things ~influencing~ :How much money do influencers make? I share real numbers! What goes into a sponsored post? (Behind the scenes, etc)How do I approach brands? How to grow your following?If you want to win some free Granola Butter, leave a review and we pick a winner every week!2020-05-2415 minAlicastCourtney Boyd Myers, @cbm: long distance relationships, entrepreneurship & kelp jerkyWelcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. Today, I chat with Courtney Boyd Myers, founder and CEO of Akua — the first-ever kelp jerky. Courtney started as a journalist at Forbes, and found herself starting a kelp movement. We talk about: Why kelp jerky?Why it's okay to not be productive 24/7 in a global pandemicTips for those looking to start their own bizLong-distance relationshipsand more ! Courtney was also gracious to give Kweencast listeners a 20% discount off their first order of Akua! Use code AKUALOVE to try (my favorite is the BBQ!)Thank you kweens so m...2020-05-2141 min
AlicastTrailer: Welcome to Kweencast 👑I'm Ali Bonar, and welcome to Kweencast: the show where we give you the tools to live like a kween. I struggled with food and my body for over 10 years, and I've learned a lot along the way. I'll be interviewing inspirational people in the world of food and wellness, on juicy topics spanning body image, mental health, relationships, business, and beyond.I'm so grateful you're here, and I can't wait to share Kweencast with you!2020-05-0501 min
let's thriveEmotional Eating, Accepting Body Change, and Chilling TF Out with Ali BonarBow down because Ali Bonar, kween of Granola Butter, is back on the podcast for a real time chat! In the midst of the current corona crisis, Ali and I chat on all the emotions and habits coming up for us right now. Starting with the scarcity mindset, Ali shares how she’s navigating the realm of emotional eating right now and why it’s okay to ‘feel’ different in our bodies during this time. Bodies will fluctuate and that’s a natural occurrence in life, in the words of Ali, we may just feel a little bit more ‘fluffy’ righ...2020-04-1352 min
Small Biz Gone ViralAli Bonar - Kween Granola ButterApril 2, 2020 Ali Bonar, a woman who through a hobby and a passion invented a new food that I literally eat 5 days a week. Ali will tell us how she first created granola butter almost on accident, eventually leaving her job in Silicon Valley to create Kween Granola Butter. Ali will probably be on the cover of Inc Magazine some day, running a Fortune 500 food company, and we will look back and think “what was that superstar doing on that dinky little podcast”?As a influencer herself, Ali speaks openly about the Wild West of social media paid promo...2020-04-0300 min
Craft A Life You LoveListening to Your Inner Voice with Ali BonarOne of the greatest joys in life comes with learning to listen to that inner voice inside your head that is urging you to make a move. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Ali Bonar did when she launched her business, Kween. Ali shares how she’s learned to craft a life that she loves by shutting out the noise. We discuss her struggles with a disordered relationship with food, her journey to self-love and how she came up with the idea for creating granola butter. She shares what it’s like running a business with her boyfriend and usin...2019-09-2441 min
let's thriveHeal Yourself: Overcoming Disordered Eating + Mind-Body Connection with Ali BonarHealing yourself involves the unity of mind, body, and spirit; something that Ali Bonar knows very well. As an entrepreneur, general boss babe, and inspiration to thousands on social media, Ali is known for her no B.S approach to healing disordered eating, running a business, and now in healing from her autoimmune condition known as Hashimoto's Disease. We delve into Ali's story and what brought her to this point including reaching out for help with her disordered relationship with food; finding a doctor and treatment right for her; and starting, running, and maintaining a flourishing business. The conversation...2019-06-261h 06
The Aligned Influence PodcastSelf-Love, Self-Care, and Pressed Juicery Freeze Toppings | with Ali Bonar, Co-founder of Kween and Co.Ali Bonar is to the co-founder of Kween and Co, maker of Granola Butter. Ali’s account is one of my favorites on Instagram. In age where keeping it “real” and vulnerable has been diluted on social media, Ali keeps it realer than real in all of her posts. I’ve routinely found myself sending her messages expressing my love and deep, deep gratitude for the stories she shares. She’s allowed
I was so happy when I found out Ali was going to take some time and come on the pod. She shares her journey with food, body...2019-06-2153 min
The Road to Self LoveYou Are Not Alone with Ali BonarAli Bonar (AKA @avokween) is the first guest on The Road to Self Love, sharing her journey of starting an Instagram account and her company, Kween + Co and her granola butter, after a journey of an unhealthy relationship with food and examining emotional eating habits. She shares how she lept into her company with the mindset of a pitbull—that no ask was too big and no company was too big to reach out to because the worst they can say is "no." * Enter the Road to San Diego Giveaway! * More from Ali: @av...2019-03-1949 min
The Kara Goldin Show21 Ali Bonar: Co-Founder of Kween Granola Butter of Kween Granola ButterAli Bonar and I talk about how she invented "Granola Butter", the lessons she's learned as a budding entrepreneur, great food-for-thought on branding and more. "I never thought that I would start my own food company, but it has been so fun and so rewarding." - Ali Bonar. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/21
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The Wellful: Women in WellnessAli Bonar: CEO and Co-Founder of Kween FoodsAli Bonar, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kween Foods, best known for their first hit product, Granola Butter. Ali started her instagram @Avokween to support her recovery from an eating disorder and has continued to be a relatable presence in the online wellness community, promoting intuitive eating, self-love and authenticity. On the podcast, Ali shares her recovery journey from binge-eating disorder, what it's like to launch a product and business using Instagram, the challenges of creating a new category in the food space, finding mentorship in the food & beverage space and the behind the scenes of starting your...2019-03-0647 min
The Wellness Hustle Podcast#5: Intuitive Eating and Founding a Business in Your 20's with Ali BonarAli Bonar is a foodie and founder of a company called Kween + Co.Ali is a nutrition-fiend, recipe developer and above all: foodie. After struggling for over 10 years with restrictive and binge eating, Ali was inspired to start Kween + Co, a wellness company with the aim of empowering women to reimagine their relationship with food and ultimately, bring fun back into eating. Kween + Co's main product is the world's first spreadable granola butter. It's a one of a kind product and absolutely delicious. On this episode, we discuss:Intuitive EatingBody ImageStarting a...2019-03-0346 min
Chancebending with Ben Smith#32: Making a killer food product with Ali Bonar, CEO and co-founder of Kween FoodsJD and I get on the phone and hang with Ali Bonar, CEO and Co-Founder of Qween Foods.Ali walks us through how her team created the world's first spreadable granola. Qween is blowing up and is now in stores everywhere.Tune in as we learn how Qween got started and how they quickly blew up.And yes, we bug Ali for her marketing secrets in this one 🤓Ear music,-Ben ✊---------Don't hesitate in subscribing. You e...2019-02-0700 min
Everyday WomenAli Bonar: Self-Love Through Change, Eating For Joy & BTS: Running a BusinessSend us a textOn today's episode of I Can't Wait To Tell You, I had the immense pleasure of having on the one and only Ali Bonar - or the @avokween !In this episode, there is so much open and honest dialogue surrounding not only food but also running a business, which I know every single person listening will benefit from. We dive into:-Ali's journey with eating, recovery, and self-love-The other side of wellness and intuitive eating-Eating for pleasure-Sharing what is true for you, whether others agree or not-How Granola Butter became a thing-Ali's transition from...2019-01-0859 min
Love Your Bod Pod#20 Why Mindset Matters with Ali Bonar @avokweenHappy New Year!
In this episode, I interview Ali Bonar, @avokween on IG. She is a fellow entrepreneur and all around awesome lady!
Ali talks about her struggles with orthorexia, binge eating and body image, and shares what has helped her on her road towards food freedom.
A huge component we explore is mindset and how having one that leaves room for flexibly is crucial. Black and white, good and bad, only perpetuate disorder eating.
It's all about living life in the gray.
Also! Ali was a participant in my c...2019-01-0259 min