Aspen Emry is a true believer in the power of the traditional relationship marketing model. For her, it was the ideal option for launching her vision into the world. But she also wanted to make Bravenly an opportunity that would appeal to a new generation perhaps less interested in team building.

We comprised a list of the most successful of fledgling companies—the ones to watch. We snapshot a few of their stories here. To qualify, each company must be five years old or younger and have verifiable monthly sales surpassing the $1 Million mark.

Just like their male counterparts, women want guidance, support and accountability from someone who understands and someone they can trust to help them meet their goals. Mentors—that’s what women really want. Like generations of men whose mentors opened doors to career advancement, women want and deserve to experience mentorship’s transformational power in their lives, too.