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.

In its largest gathering of direct selling executives to date, Direct Selling University (DSU) offered two days of education and training sessions from the experts and thought leaders behind today’s most successful brands and marketplace movements.

This month is the debut of our new digital exclusive feature, Top of Mind, where we will give executives a platform to share their insights on the topics raised in each issue’s cover story. They’re sharing their “top of mind” thoughts in short, impactful nuggets, allowing our readers to get even more information (and inspiration). Top of Mind is only available online.

Master Resell Rights is a type of licensing agreement in the digital product industry. It grants the licensee the right to sell a digital product and they in turn can resell that right to others. MRR often takes the form of online training courses focused on building lucrative online brands and businesses—an enticing pitch to aspiring entrepreneurs and influencers.

A glimpse at seven female founders who are just getting started. These women and their companies are the ones to watch this year and beyond.