Storage Wars Reality Star Mary Padian: Picking Junk to Jobs Like a Pro

Mary Padian is a pint size powerhouse. After a big breakup with her boyfriend, the former Architectural Digest writer followed her heart back to her Texas hometown and opened a vintage decor and junk shop. In 2012 after a TV producer visited the shop, she traded junking for retail for picking storage units for television and has been a fan favorite fixture on Storage Wars’ long running series sever since. From her darkest days to highlight reel, Mary walks us through her crooked career path spit-firing solid advice and hilarious stories along the way. Tips: Embrace the bad days with humor and grace. Mary reveals some of her darkest days and how her funny bone got her through it — and eventually to Hollywood. Be authentic. Yes, the word is overused but it’s true. Mary got the Storage Wars gig because she was 100-percent honest and living her life’s dream and the talent agent recognized it instantly. Being broke is part of the journey sometimes. Don’t get down if your finances aren’t stellar. The life lessons you learn during those tough times can build the character it takes to make it big one day.