Press
Good Morning America
On January 5, 2024, Julian was invited to appear on Good Morning America for their new Ray of Sunshine series. The series highlights people who offer a ray of sunshine, in his case highlighting his fundraising efforts for animal rescue and other causes.
Julian was invited to make his signature hot chocolate for hosts Sam and Michael, and was then treated to a big surprise!
New York Post
On July 12, 2025 the New York Post published an exclusive profile on Julian’s entrepreneurial endeavors.
A reporter and photographer came to our home to chat and take photos - including ones where he was asked to throw dollar bills up in the air. That turned out to be harder than expected, since the bills all had to fall at the exact right angle for the camera!
ABC Channel 7 News
When in August 2023 the Maui wildfire disaster destroyed Julian’s friend Ryan’s childhood home and killed his uncle, Julian decided to do a lemonade stand fundraiser to help Ryan and the other people and animals impacted by the fires get back on their feet.
After the lemonade stand he continued the fundraiser on GoFundMe with a yearly anniversary lemonade stand, which has currently raised over $14,000.
This story made it in various news and media outlets, like People Magazine and Channel 7 ABC News.
Woman’s World Magazine
On June 2, 2025 Julian was profiled in the Kid Hero feature of Woman’s World Magazine focused on his fundraising work for shelter animals, and how he connects entrepreneurship and social good.
People Magazine
When in August 2023 the Maui wildfire disaster destroyed Julian’s friend Ryan’s childhood home and killed his uncle, Julian decided to do a lemonade stand fundraiser to help Ryan and the other people and animals impacted by the fires get back on their feet.
After the lemonade stand he continued the fundraiser on GoFundMe with a yearly anniversary lemonade stand, which has currently raised over $14,000.
This story made it in various news and media outlets, like People Magazine and Channel 7 ABC News.
Time For Kids
One of Julian’s favorite press experiences was being interviewed by Kid Reporter Ben Stern for the very first Time for Kids “Kid of the Week” feature.
Ben and Julian met on Zoom. Ben asked questions. Julian answered. And a few weeks later, the article appeared in Time for Kids magazines across American classrooms and released on their website.
ABC Salt Lake City
After Julian’s lemonade stand got robbed, the news spread across the media and Best Friends Animal Society CEO Julie Castle got wind of what had happened. Seeing that Julian’s profits were intended to go to Best Friends, she wanted to provide comfort and support and invited Julian to visit her and the animals at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Here is a little local ABC segment showing clips of his visit.
And here are a few more local publications:
Cedar City / St. George News: ‘A dream’: 8-year-old entrepreneur visits Kanab’s Best Friends Animal Sanctuary after lemonade stand robbery
Best Friends Animal Society Magazine: Young entrepreneur brings generosity to adoptable pets
ILoveTheUpperWestSide
Julian’s very first media appearance was in our local neighborhood blog called ILoveTheUpperWestSide. It’s a profile about Julian and his business ventures.