Feature #70: Nikyta Haynes, Freelance Photographer...

Name: Nikyta Haynes

Current Job Position Title: Freelance Photographer & Insurance Underwriter

Company Name: EDB Financial Services

Contact Information: 4764 W Commercial Blvd Tamarac Fl 33319 
954-368-3000; Facebook.com/edbfs 

Special skills: Media and marketing, communicating with numerous companies, agents and clients on a daily basis. Organization and creative design.

Describe your job story: 

Insurance is a field that chose me, not something I would have ever thought I’d enjoy doing. I am a photographer at heart and went to school for Psychology and Communications. It started back in Jan 2011 when the small Greek restaurant I was part-time waitressing at closed its doors. The owner happened to be good friends with the State Farm agent next door and unbeknownst to me put a good word. I got a call to come and interview to be the receptionist and after being there only 30 days I completed my 440 Customer Service Representative license and started writing auto and home insurance as well as financial products through State Farm Bank. I stayed with the company for two years until I relocated back to South Fl and got connected with EDB Financial Services. I am now in the process of obtaining my 215 Life, Health and Variable Annuity License while running my company KYTA BEEZ MEDIA which I launched earlier this year.

What did you want to be when you were a child/ teenager? 

When I was growing up I was convinced I’d be a ballerina! The older I got the more realistic I became and I was focused on becoming a Pediatrician for quite some time until I interned at one for a year and realized how stressed the Docs were with having to pay malpractice insurance that they were barely able to spend time with their patients. 

Are doing your dream job? 

YES! Kyta Beez Media is my passion I’m a freelance photographer which I can do from anywhere in the world! Insurance is something that I have learned to love, it is wonderful being able to interact with different people and get to know them on a personal level every day. 

What do you like MOST about what you do? What do you like the LEAST? 

What I like the most about the Insurance field is being able to help people plan for their future and realize their dreams! What I like the LEAST is having to fight the stigma most people have about Life Insurance. Everyone thinks they don't need it until it's too late.

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

In the next 5 years I see myself opening my own Photography Studio and creative space for kids!

Are you happy with where you are in life? 

I am extremely happy with the way my life is unfolding. I have been blessed in so many ways and my family is always behind me.

What more do you want to do with your life? 

My life goal is to be fluent in at least 5 languages and to travel to as many countries as I can!

What drives/motivates you? 

My family motivates me; I'd like my Grandmother and Mother to be able to retire ASAP!

What else do you do?

Photography and travel take precedence I’m also a "gym freak" I spend at least 5 days a week at the gym and do yoga on the beach as often as I can. 

What is your advice to those who are seeking employment and have no hope? 

Firstly DON'T LOSE HOPE! There is always an unseen opportunity just start looking in different places it's easy to discount something you know nothing about so take the time to gain knowledge while you are not working and realize that blessings come in all forms.