julie montagu

Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich, is an American entrepreneur, yoga instructor, and television personality, known for her contributions to wellness, her role in reality television, and her work in heritage preservation. After launching her successful ‘Flexi Foodie’ blog, Julie Montagu quickly became an international best-selling author with three acclaimed health and wellness books, Superfoods, Eat Real Food, and Superfoods, Superfast. Establishing herself as a qualified yoga teacher, nutritionist, and mindfulness guru, Montagu broadened her public profile by joining the cast of the British reality series ‘Ladies of London’, gaining significant visibility. Concurrently, she founded the charity Council for Evidence-Based Psychiatry, demonstrating her commitment to mental health advocacy.

The same year, she launched her popular YouTube channel, ‘American Countess’ (originally ‘American Viscountess’), which garnered significant viewership through its engaging travelogue tours of British country houses. Further solidifying her expertise in heritage, Montagu earned a Master’s of Arts in Country House studies with distinction from the University of Buckingham in 2021, culminating in her acclaimed dissertation titled ‘Redefining the American Heiress.’ As an entrepreneur and public figure, Montagu continues to leverage her extensive knowledge in wellness and heritage. In February 2025, she assumed the title of Countess of Sandwich, further elevating her public designation. Julie Montagu remains a dynamic television personality, celebrated author, and respected voice in both health and wellness and the preservation of historic British estates.