Khyati Mehra Sharma transitioned from a career in IT to becoming an entrepreneur with her company Khyatiworks.com despite having no plans to leave her IT job. She discusses Khyatiworks' journey from her upbringing and career in IT to starting the company, facing struggles in the beginning but finding early success. Sharma provides lessons learned around following one's passion even if it does not immediately lead to money or popularity. She encourages identifying a hobby or idea that makes one feel alive and standing out from others, as well as being determined to pursue one's dream despite failures.