Braden grew up in Kaysville, Utah, in a family full of realtors. After graduating from Davis High School, he served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the England Birmingham Mission. Upon returning, Braden attended Utah State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with two bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science. His experiences at Utah State and in England, especially during the period leading up to Brexit, sparked his passion for politics and law, inspiring him to pursue a law degree.

Braden graduated with a J.D. from the University of Maryland. Immediately after graduation, he worked for the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel for the Utah Legislature, where he drafted bills and provided legal counsel to the Legislature.

Braden chose to switch career paths to seek financial independence through real estate and help others do the same. He now works full-time as a realtor and resides in Kaysville.