Dayna Isom Johnson from Etsy on 2026 Trends

"Becoming a mom has just really untapped a whole nother side of me that I didn't know existed."Welcome Dayna: We’re joined on the Starline by a trend expert with more than a decade of experience finding the latest and impressive styles out there. You’ve seen her on NBC’s “Making It” and returning to take over #7 in most appearances on Beyond the Mic, it’s our friend Dayna Isom Johnson. Dayna, let’s go Beyond the Mic. We’ve talked before, during and after a pandemic. You’ve seen styles change on a sometimes weekly basis. How has style for this holiday season evolved in the last six months? Patina Blue and Washed Linen are the color and texture for 2026, but if you can’t find them, what are some of the still hot colors and textures right now? What was the lessons you took away from your time on YouTube’s “Instant Influencer” Current favorite gift from Etsy right now?The Rockin' 8: Dayna Isom Johnson from Etsy joins us Beyond the Mic. You’ve been here, you know it’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure. 1. Best thing about son Ozzie? 2. Last time you had your signature drink, the Harlem Kiss? Was it at the Poe Museum? 3. One chore you depend on your husband Ryan to do? 4. The best Beyonce song is obviously? 5. Favorite yoga pose? 6. Which is the best Christmas cookie? 7. Best memory at the Fashion Institute of Technology? 8. The best spice is obviously? Sneaking in A Couple More: What are the gifts we need to be looking at for our sons and daughters this year? How about for the impossible to shop for aka my wife? Which trend surprised you in 2025? What’s the trend people should watch out for in 2026?The Impossible Question: You’ve adapted and allowed. But how has this last year as a mom allowed you to grow as a communicator for the 5.4 million small business owners you represent?One Big Question: What’s the perfect gift you would like to receive this year?The Wrap: Dayna Isom Johnson loves a Harlem Kiss, depends on her husband to do the laundry and wants you to check out her out at daynaisomjohnson.com and at ETSY. Dayna, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today! And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp