Julien Saunders

Julien Saunders is co-founder of Rich & Regular and co-author of the bestselling book "Cashing Out: Win The Wealth Game By Walking Away," named 2023 Best Overall Book about Investing by Business Insider. A financial independence advocate and former professional chef, Julien brings a unique perspective to wealth building through unconventional strategies and lifestyle design.

After transitioning from franchise operations and brand marketing roles in the hospitality industry where he tripled his salary over 10 years, Julien co-founded the award-winning Rich & Regular platform that has earned multiple Plutus Awards including Best New Personal Finance Blog (2018), Blog of the Year (2019), and Best Content Series (2021). Together with his wife Kiersten, he paid off $200,000 in debt in five years and left corporate careers before age 40 to pursue financial independence.

As producer and co-host of the acclaimed "Money on the Table" video series and the Rich & Regular podcast (3.5M+ downloads), Julien demonstrates how couples can achieve FIRE through values-aligned financial strategies, creative entrepreneurship, and intentional lifestyle choices. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CBS This Morning, and Good Morning America, making financial independence accessible through authentic storytelling and practical guidance.