Julian Frederick

Julian Frederick is an award-winning teen chef, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized youth leadership speaker who empowers kids to build confidence, independence, and leadership skills through cooking. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Step Stool Chef®, a movement dedicated to inspiring children to become leaders in the kitchen and beyond.

With more than nine years of speaking experience and over 100 engagements, Julian has delivered high-energy, impactful keynotes at conferences, schools, corporate events, and nonprofit programs nationwide. He has served as the 2019 Kid Spokesperson for the CEOKID Leadership Conference at Emory University and has led live cooking and leadership experiences for corporate partners such as Yahoo and Mott’s, as well as organizations like Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

A USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Julian has partnered with major brands including Nestlé and the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. His work and story have been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News, and BBC Radio, making him one of the most influential young voices in youth entrepreneurship and leadership today.

Areas of Expertise

• Youth leadership development
• Building confidence and independence in kids
• Entrepreneurship for children and teens
• Cooking as a leadership and life skill
• Creative problem-solving and initiative
• Teen entrepreneurship and mindset development

1. Cooking Up Confidence: How Skills in the Kitchen Build Future Leaders

A fun, high-energy keynote that shows how cooking develops leadership traits such as problem-solving, creativity, confidence, and independence. Julian shares his personal journey and inspires kids to lead through action.

Key Takeaways:

• How cooking builds confidence and independence
• Developing leadership skills through hands-on learning
• Encouraging creativity and resilience at a young age

2. Why Every Kid Needs an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Julian shares his experience building a business as a kid and teaches young audiences how entrepreneurial thinking can help them succeed in school, leadership, and life.

Key Takeaways:

• Thinking creatively and solving real-world problems
• Learning responsibility, initiative, and ownership
• Applying business thinking to everyday challenges

3. Leadership Starts With Action

This teen-led perspective challenges young people to take initiative, use their voice, and develop leadership skills early through consistent action.

Key Takeaways:

• Building confidence by taking initiative
• Finding and using your voice as a leader
• Practicing leadership through everyday actions

Professional Highlights & Recognition

• 9+ years of professional speaking experience
• 100+ keynote and workshop engagements
• USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author
• Winner of 3 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
• Winner of 5 first-place entrepreneur pitch competitions
• International Book Award winner
• Featured on Good Morning America, ABC News, and BBC Radio

Books & Programs

Author of The Step Stool Chef Cookbook for Kids and Business Success Secrets: Entrepreneurial Thinking That Works (USA Today & WSJ Bestseller, 2024).

Travel Availability

Available for national speaking engagements across the United States.

Contact & Representation

For booking inquiries, keynote availability, and media requests, please contact TMG Speakers Bureau.