Meet Julian Frederick
I’m an award-winning
CEO and Co-Founder of
The Step Stool Chef
A business dedicated to building kid confidence and inspiring kids to become leaders in the kitchen. Since the age of 8, I have built a successful business where I develop and sell innovative kid cooking products throughout the US.
I got featured on
and worked with organizations like...
Key Accomplishments
Consistent Top-Performing Student with 4.4 GPA
On top of being a performing student and a teen entrepreneur I am also a playing varsity volleyball, and active in my community.
Secured a Lincensing Deal with the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation
The Step Stool Chef has partnered with the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation to teach the Step stool Chef Academy Culinary Curicullum to their Out of School Time Program
Varsity Indoor and Beach Volleyball Captain
I lead both on and off the court and take pride in helping my teammates stay motivated and connected. Beyond my own team, I mentor middle school athletes training and teaching them to feel capable, valued, and inspired to step up as leaders themselves.
Elected as the Teen President of Jack and Jill of Amerca, Inc. San Diego Chapter
I will serve as the Teen President for the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. San Diego Chapter for the year 2025-2026. I am pleased to be able to have the opportunity to lead in serve my community more and than ever
Awarded $10,000 from Nestlé for Step Stool Chef
During the feature on Good Morning America, Julian recieved a donation from Nestlé USA in support of his mission to empower kid leadership and confidence in the kitchen!
Model United Nations (Grades 10–12)
I’ve been recognized as Best Delegate (2x) and Outstanding Delegate (1x), and I currently serve as Chair of the American Revolution Committee.
Student Leadership
My leadership journey began as Class President, where I learned that leadership is about service, not titles.
That lesson carried me to new opportunities—like being handpicked by the Dallas Mayor’s Office to serve as “Mayor for the Day,” where I shadowed the mayor and saw how leadership can impact an entire city.
Through Model United Nations, I expanded my perspective globally, serving as Chair of the American Revolution Committee and being selected as a delegate for the Iberian Model UN in Lisbon.
Now, as Teen President of the Jack and Jill of America San Diego Chapter, I’ve turned my passion into purpose and created a national partnership that teaches cooking classes to 300+ kids quarterly, empowering them to build confidence and lead in new ways.
At the heart of it all, my mission stays the same: to show that leadership isn’t about age—it’s about action. Anyone can lead now.
Meet my community
What started as a small passion project has grown into a thriving community of 3,000+ people who share the same mission, to empower confidence and leadership in the kitchen and beyond.
Through The Step Stool Chef, I’ve connected kids, parents, and educators who believe in the power of hands-on learning and youth empowerment.
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