Founder and CEO, Ringly

Ringly

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One piece of advice you would give your 18 year old self:

<p>I love learning from, and being inspired by my amazing team. I also love seeing creative Instagram posts from our customers showing off their Ringly. It makes me so happy!</p>

What do you love most about your work?

<p>Haagen Dazs chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Mmmmm.&nbsp;</p>

Midnight snack of choice:

<p>In words of Coco Chanel: “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.”</p>

Your motto in life:

<p>At the office, catching up on email.&nbsp;</p>

At 9 am each day, you are...

<p>Reading before bed - it helps me get a more restful sleep.&nbsp;</p>

You decompress each day by:

<p>Anything with mezcal. The Black Friar Cobbler from <a href="http://www.mayahuelny.com/">Mayahuel</a> in the East Village got me hooked on it.&nbsp;</p>

Cocktail of choice:

<p>My mom and my sisters are my best friends and have been my longest lasting friendships.</p>

Your longest lasting friendship?

<p>Founding <a href="https://ringly.com/">Ringly</a> - it's been a wild ride.&nbsp;</p>

Your greatest achievement:

<p>I love Anthony Bourdain's <i>Parts Unknown</i>. I'm a sucker for anything food or travel related.&nbsp;</p>

Your current Netflix addiction:

Christina Mercando

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<div><img alt="Model and Founder/CEO of Bumpsuit, Erth Jewelry, and Erth Swim" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Ff6%2Ff1%2Fnicole-trunfio.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to <a href="https://www.rankandstyle.com/talking-top-10">Talking Top 10</a>, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Nicole Trunfio, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Born and raised in Australia, Nicole felt an entrepreneurial calling from a very early age. She began her professional career as a model, working  internationally with top brands and couture houses, an experience that allowed her to develop an interest in both the creative and business sides of fashion. Always honoring her creative spirit, Nicole studied jewelry making and went on to spend time working with various jewelers in New York City. After honing her design and technical skills, she launched her first brand, Trunfio Universe. </p><p>In 2016, ERTH Jewelry was born—fine jewelry that's expertly designed and crafted for everyday wear. The customer is of the utmost importance, and ERTH allows for one to develop personalization and curation of their own distinct style and look. In addition, sustainability is a key tenet of the brand; all of the gold used is recycled, the stones are ethically sourced or repurposed, and packaging is optional.</p><p>In addition, Nicole has built Bumpsuit, a chic alternative to maternity wear which she launched just after the birth of her third child. Starting as a base layer providing comfort and function, the brand has grown to include shapewear for maternity and postpartum support as well as dresses and separates.</p><p><b><i>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nictrunfio/">Nicole</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bumpsuit/">Bumpsuit</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheftrunfio/">Chef Trunfio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erthjewelry/">ERTH Jewelry</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erthswim/">ERTH Swim</a> on Instagram for more.</i></b></p></div></div>

Model and Founder/CEO of Bumpsuit, Erth Jewelry, and Erth Swim

Nicole Trunfio

<div><img alt="Founder, Creative Director, and Executive Chairman of Sarah Flint" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F7b%2F67%2Fsarah-flint.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to <a href="https://www.rankandstyle.com/talking-top-10">Talking Top 10</a>, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Sarah Flint, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Sarah Flint launched her eponymous footwear collection in 2013 at the age of 25. The  company was born out of Sarah's frustration that women had to choose between  feeling good in their shoes and looking great in them. Sarah marries artisanal quality  and original design with functional elements, improving fit and comfort.  Manufacturing in the world’s best factories outside of Milan, Italy, Sarah Flint sells its  shoes direct-to-consumer, offering customers the best possible price-to-value ratio in  the market. </p><p>Prior to launching her collection, Sarah dedicated over seven years to the research  and study of shoe design and manufacturing. Studying at Parsons, and the Fashion  Institute of Technology, Sarah graduated with a degree in Accessories Design. After  FIT, Sarah moved to Milan to obtain a graduate degree at Ars Sutoria, where she  learned pattern making and mastered the technical aspects of shoe production. </p><p>Sarah has gained significant recognition in the industry. In 2016, she was appointed  to the CFDA, the association of America’s most prominent designers, after having  been sponsored by Michael Kors and Zac Posen. Her press coverage includes  Forbes “30 Under 30” and a 2016 feature in WWD, “Ten of Tomorrow,” which  showcased the best new talent in the fashion industry, as well as regular coverage in  Vogue, People, InStyle, Town &amp; Country and NY Times. The brand has gained a loyal  following of the most influential celebrities and international style bloggers in the  world, including Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Lady Gaga, Cindy Crawford, and  Blake Lively to name just a few.&nbsp;</p><p><i><b>For more on Sarah Flint, follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahflint_nyc/">@sarahflint_nyc</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/xosarahflint/">@xosarahflint</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.</b></i></p></div></div>

Founder, Creative Director, and Executive Chairman of Sarah Flint

Sarah Flint

<div><img alt="Celebrity Manicurist and Smith &amp; Cult Brand Ambassador" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fe9%2F64%2Fjessica-tong_txe5PBf.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to <a href="https://www.rankandstyle.com/talking-top-10">Talking Top 10</a>, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with celebrity manicurist and Smith &amp; Cult Brand Ambassador Jessica Tong, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>With a unique background in art and fashion design, Jessica Tong has quickly established herself as one of the most sought-after nail artists in the industry. Hailing from California but based in Brooklyn, her formal arts education initially led her to a career in designing for luxe beauty and fashion brands. With beauty and design guiding as her main muses, Jessica eventually found the perfect platform to express herself through nail art.</p><p>Along the way, Jessica has established relationships with trendsetting celebrities like Zendaya, Vanessa Hudgens, Gigi Hadid, and Kesha, who trust her for her vision and exquisite execution. Jessica's signature nail designs are some of the most photographed on the red carpet as well as New York Fashion Week. Her work has graced the pages of publications like <i>Nylon</i>, <i>Marie Claire</i>, and <i>Vogue Russia</i>. Between her position as resident nail artist at the renowned Hello Beautiful Salon in Williamsburg and being an accessories and bag designer, Jessica is a true artist with her finger on the pulse—if not a step ahead.</p><p><i><b>Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesthemess/">Jess</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smithandcult/">Smith &amp; Cult</a> on Instagram for more info and some serious mani inspo.</b></i></p></div></div>

Celebrity Manicurist and Smith & Cult Brand Ambassador

Jessica Tong

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Makeup Artist

Kelli Anne Sewell

<div><img alt="Founder of The Skinny Confidential" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F29%2Fc4%2Flauryn-bosstick.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with Lauryn Bosstick, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Lauryn Evarts Bosstick has turned her passion for beauty, wellness, and no-censor advice into one of the most distinctive blogs today, <a href="https://www.theskinnyconfidential.com/">The Skinny Confidential</a>. Along with the blog, Lauryn released her own book, YouTube channel, and body guide. Lauryn co-hosts the cheeky entrepreneurial podcast, The Skinny Confidential HIM &amp; HER, which has over 85 million unique downloads. She lives in L.A. with her husband, Michael, daughter, Zaza, and chihuahua, T.Boone Pickens.</p><p><b>Be sure to follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theskinnyconfidential/">The Skinny Confidential&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tscpodcast/">The Skinny Confidential Podcast</a>&nbsp;on Instagram to keep up with Lauryn and all things Skinny Confidential.</b></p></div></div>

Founder of The Skinny Confidential

Lauryn Bosstick

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<p>Christina Mercando is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://ringly.com/">Ringly</a>, a New York City company composed of designers and engineers dedicated to blending fashion and technology in meaningful ways. Their first suite of products integrates wearable technology with beautifully designed jewelry and accessories. Prior to founding Ringly, Mercando was the VP of Product at Hunch, a social recommendation service aiming to build a “taste graph” of the entire web by intelligently connecting people to the things they love. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in both Fine Art and Human Computer Interaction and has a strong interest in user-centered design and its power to enrich and strengthen both online and offline experiences. Follow Ringly on <a href="https://twitter.com/getringly">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ringly">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/ringly/">Instagram</a> for updates!</p>

The Interview — Christina Mercando