When Internet Trolls Attack: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Stay Brave and Visible
Let’s be honest — showing up online as a woman entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart.
It’s vulnerable to put your ideas into the world, to lead with heart, and to know that someone out there might twist your words or misunderstand your intentions.
That’s exactly what happened when Krystal was called a “narcissist” for saying something we all need to hear:
The comment stung. Because even when you know it’s not true — even when you’ve done the mindset work, the healing, the coaching — a stranger’s cruelty can still hit that raw, familiar place that whispers,“Maybe I am too much.”
And if you’ve ever felt that, this conversation is for you.
The Emotional Cost of Being Seen
Visibility comes with an emotional tax — especially for women who were raised to be agreeable, accommodating, and quiet.
It’s one thing to post about your business. It’s another to have your worth questioned for doing it.
When that happens, it’s easy to shrink back. To question your message. To water down your truth just to keep the peace.
But here’s what we believe at Serendipitous Rebel:You can be kind and still take up space.
Boundaries and empathy aren’t opposites — they’re both signs of strength.
Why It’s Worth It to Keep Showing Up
When Wendy and Krystal decided to respond, they didn’t clap back or delete the comment.
They modeled something powerful — what it looks like to stand in integrity and protect your peace.
Their message was simple but deeply felt:
Being kind doesn’t mean being quiet.
That moment became a reminder for our entire community that visibility isn’t about perfection — it’s about permission.
Permission to use your voice.
Permission to be misunderstood.
Permission to stay rooted in who you are, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Your Permission Slip
If you’ve ever:
Doubted your message because someone didn’t “get it,”
Held back from going live out of fear of judgment,
Or softened your truth just to avoid conflict —
This is your wake-up call.
You are not here to be palatable.
You are here to be powerful.
You’re allowed to grow, shine, and lead — without apology.
It hurts to be misunderstood. But that’s not your cue to disappear.
Every woman who’s ever stepped into visibility has had a moment like this — a gut-punch that could have silenced her. But those are the moments that teach us resilience, courage, and discernment.
Because when you can stand tall in your message — when you stop letting the noise of others drown out your purpose — that’s when your business starts to align with who you really are.
That’s when marketing starts to feel authentic instead of performative.
That’s when you attract clients who see you, not just follow you.
Our Invitation to You
At Serendipitous Rebel, we teach women how to navigate these messy, real-life moments — not by chasing trends or hiding behind filters, but by building businesses rooted in strength, strategy, and self-awareness.
Whether it’s through our 2:1 coaching inside SAVOUR Coaching or ourt ransformative SAVOUR Mastermind Retreat, we’ll help you find your footing when life (or trolls) throw you off balance — so you can keep showing up with confidence, clarity, and courage.
👉Learn more about the next SAVOUR Mastermind Retreat here.
