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Spirit of 608: Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability + Tech


Apr 5, 2016

We can thank technology for a great many amazing things, but one that's less than uber-thrilling is distraction - something so many people today can almost palpably feel oozing forth from their devices with tractor beam-like powers. Okay cue the Super Girl theme music here, because that's what I imagine playing as I introduce my conversation with Christina D'Avignon, the founder & CEO of Ringly, a wearable tech startup with major designs on creating fashionable notification devices that help women cut back on distraction without abandoning their technological BFFs. Best know for its eponymous flagship product, a cocktail ring that signals its wearer in different ways for incoming messages and calls, Ringly recently debuted its second device:a bracelet that many are recognizing as the most stylish wrist-worn wearable they've seen yet. And while there's much to love about what Ringly's creating, what you'll love about Christina is her confidence, levelheaded demeanor and hands-on approach (this girl solders!).

This episode brought to you with support from the FEST-ive folks at Betabrand. Save 20% off when you shop and use code SPIRIT20. But wait, there's more below!

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Listen to Christina's story to hear how she went from blogging about music (early Passion Pit shows, anyone?) to becoming a leader of a stylish New York startup that's changing the game for women-focused wearable tech. Plus, her top tricks for fighting distraction in her own day-to-day.

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Ringly: www.ringly.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ringly

Twitter: @getringly

Instagram: @ringly

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ringly/

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T-shirt motto: In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.

Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at www.Spiritof608.com.