Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava chat with Business Insider about the future of the Miss USA organization

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Aug 16, 2025

Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava chat with Business Insider about the future of the Miss USA organization

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Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava chat with Business Insider about the future of the Miss USA organization

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava both resigned their titles this week. In their first joint interview since they both resigned, the two queens sat down together with Business Insider’s Anneta Konstantinides. They couldn’t share exactly why they had lost trust in the Miss USA organization, which oversees both pageants. They also weighed in on Miss Universe CEO’s “blond hair and blue eyes” comment, calling it “destructive” And Taylor Swift is making boyfriend Travis Kelce part of her business like never before. The benefits and risks of a buzzy hydration hack. Five successful men share the workout gear they swear by, including Lululemon and Nike, as well as fitness trackers and running shoes. And one woman who’s been to 90 countries said that there’s one she keeps coming back to again and again.. Find out which one. Hint: You can hike glaciers. It’s getting a quiet glow-up.

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Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava at the Miss All-American pageant on August 2 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava at the Miss All-American pageant on August 2 in Charleston, South Carolina. Sage Media Group

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Welcome back! One woman who’s been to 90 countries said that there’s one she keeps coming back to again and again. Find out which one. Hint: You can hike glaciers.

On the agenda:

Improving your posture is the new hot longevity trend.

Successful men share the workout gear they swear by .

they swear by A sports dietitian weighs in on the benefits — and risks — of a buzzy hydration hack .

buzzy hydration hack Taylor Swift is making boyfriend Travis Kelce part of her business like never before.

But first: Miss USA is still a mess.

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This week’s dispatch

Heavy is the head that wears the crown

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava both resigned their titles this week. Chance Yeh/Getty Images for Supermodels Unlimited

When Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava resigned from their Miss USA and Miss Teen USA titles in May 2024, it was the first time that had ever happened in the pageant’s 72-year history.

Restricted by NDAs, the two pageant queens couldn’t share exactly why they had lost trust in the Miss USA organization, which oversees both pageants. Still, Business Insider’s Anneta Konstantinides spoke to their mothers last year, who said they had endured “eight months of torture and abuse” at the hands of Miss USA CEO Laylah Rose — accusations that Rose denied.

Now, for their first joint interview since they both resigned, the two queens sat down together with Konstantinides. Voigt and Srivastava said that they hoped stepping down would do more to change the organization.

“We thought it would have more of an impact,” Srivastava said. “It stopped a lot of girls from competing, but it didn’t fully put an end to what the issue was. We wish it had done more.”

Voigt added that she doesn’t see how Miss USA will continue to move forward if nothing changes at the organization, referring to the toxic workplace environment accusations.

“The truth comes out eventually,” she continued. “Sometimes, it just takes longer than we want. People’s eyes are opening, and the rose-colored glasses — no pun intended — are starting to come off.”

They also weighed in on Miss Universe CEO’s “blond hair and blue eyes” comment, calling it “destructive.”

Rose and representatives for Miss USA and Miss Universe, who oversee the pageants, did not respond to requests for comment.

Sit up straighter

Sylvia Lucie Golledge (right) instructs pupils in the art of correct posture by balancing a glass and book on their heads at her modelling agency and finishing school in Old Cavendish Street, London, 25th November 1936. William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Doing exercises to fix your posture used to be deeply uncool. Now, it’s getting a quiet glow-up.

Influencers and celebrities are hopping on what may be the next big wellness trend, from sharing corrective tips on TikTok to selling branded products. They say good posture, in addition to helping you stay mobile as you age, can help give you the coveted “snatched jaw” look.

Plus, it’s cheaper than a facelift.

Successful men’s gym essentials

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No matter what industry they work in, many successful men say they start their day with exercise. Five of them shared with BI the gear they swear by.

That includes favorite brands like Lululemon and Nike, as well as fitness trackers to help enhance their workouts. One even uses ChatGPT.

No gains left behind.

Just a pinch

Starting the day with water and sea salt reminds me to stay hydrated. Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images

From longevity bros to TikTok influencers, adding a pinch of salt to your glass of water is the hottest hydration trend right now. The idea is that it replenishes electrolytes lost through sweat.

Not everyone needs the salty drink, though, a sports dietician told BI’s Gabby Landsverk. If you eat a lot of processed foods or takeout, you’re probably getting enough sodium, the dietitian said.

Too much can backfire.

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend era

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the AFC Championship game. Patrick Smith/Getty Images

The pop star is known for writing songs about boyfriends, but she’s rarely involved them in her business ventures. Until now.

Swift went on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast to announce her 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” It signals a change in her marketing strategy that pulls her partner into the spotlight, writes BI’s Callie Ahlgrim.

“Lover,” front and center.