It's okay.
Just because they don't see your potential now doesn't mean they will not see it in the future.
Moreover, the biggest advantage Monica Baldwin has in becoming a behind-the-scenes agent is that she can confront anyone she wants, no longer having to hold back due to her reputation as an actress.
For example, some insiders criticized Monica when they heard that she became an agent and supported actors who were once phased out of the Entertainment Circle. They said Monica was just seeking self-reflection through these minor figures. After all, she had also been phased out once. They suggested that this shows Monica's deep sense of inferiority.
This, at its core, does not change her "inferior" status. She does not have the inherent nobility of the Entertainment Circle.
Before, when confronted with such comments, Monica's most likely response would have been to ignore them.