Brandi Passante, born on May 16, 1980, in Texas, began her career far from prominence. After relocating to California, she worked at a carpet cleaning firm, where she met Jarrod Schulz. They opened Now and Then, a thrift store in Orange, California, that resold stuff from storage-unit auctions. Their collaboration and charisma quickly drew the attention of television producers.
Brandi and Jarrod appeared on A&E’s blockbuster show Storage Wars in 2010, where purchasers compete for abandoned storage lockers. Brandi’s strong instincts, confidence, and sense of humor immediately established her as one of the show’s top performers. Her participation helped to break stereotypes in the male-dominated world of storage auctions, adding a fresh, relatable spirit to the series.
The two starred in their own spinoff, Brandi & Jarrod: Married to the Job, which aired for one season in 2014. Despite being together for many years, they never married and separated in 2018. Brandi has now focused on raising her two children and increasing her independence.
Brandi continues to appear on Storage Wars and remains a fan favorite. With a net worth of over $2 million, she has established a career on tenacity, business acumen, and genuineness, demonstrating that she is more than just a reality TV star.