If you're feeling underestimated professionally, it could help to break away from prejudiced social circles and reach beyond your job or industry to connect with others.

Consider joining some intellectual group not connected to your job so that you can relate to people in a different way that demonstrates your abilities.

It can be beneficial to align yourself with supportive people who are also working toward similar goals. For example, connecting with other women who are driven, desire to do more, or are competitive in a healthy way.

Be committed to a long view of your vision. Press on toward your dream despite the naysayers.

Don't underestimate your value. Be the first person to put you in the right place. You belong up here, not down there.

When you realize that a person underestimates you by trying to shame, gaslight, or humiliate you, turn the tables in the moment. "We're going to have to agree to disagree." They will be uncomfortable because you're not going with their assumption about you.