About & Press
A writer.
An artist.
An entrepreneur.
Meet Hailey.
Hailey Colborn is a writer, artist, and entrepreneur, and founder of Hot Literati, a community centered on literature and culture. She is also building Vesper, a private community coming soon, with membership by application.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Princeton University and won Miss Teen USA in 2018.
Her honors include the Brian Bergkamp Wichita Difference Maker Award, the A. Scott Berg Fellowship Award, and the Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award. Classically trained in ballet, she brings a background in literature, performance, and community to her work.
Her work brings together writing, style, wellness, travel, and experiences. For collaboration inquiries, start with a brief about your brand and what you’d like to create together.
Work togetherThe New World · March 17, 2025
The social media
philosophers.
On Hot Literati, literary gatherings, and bringing online community into real life.
Read the featureSelected press
In conversation.
5 Questions With Hailey Colborn
A conversation about literature, social media, and community.
Read the interviewThe Daily Princetonian · March 10, 2023
Literature meets
popular culture.
A profile of Hailey’s writing, creative education, and the beginnings of Hot Literati.
Read the profileFor her Miss Teen USA title and ballet background, read the 2018 Miss Universe Organization announcement.
More press & conversations
Across culture,
media, and ideas.
The world of
Hot Literati.
Founded by Hailey, Hot Literati brings readers together through literature and culture.
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