Mary Padian was one of the stars of Storage Wars from Seasons 5 to 12 (and showed up in one episode of Season 13). After appearing in Seasons 2 and 3 of the spinoff Storage Wars: Texas, she joined the flagship show for three episodes of Season 5 in 2014 before becoming one of the main buyers in Season 6.
Padian got her start as the owner of Mary’s Finds, where she turned “everyday trash into beautiful furnishings to sell to local interior designers.” This led her to begin attending storage auctions for raw materials.
It’s now been more than four years since Padian has been in an episode of Storage Wars (and six years since she was a regular cast member). Scroll down to find out what happened and what she’s up to now.
Why did Mary Padian leave Storage Wars?
Padian has not publicly spoken about her reason for leaving Storage Wars, but her decision to move back to Texas from California likely had something to do with it. The purpose of her Season 13 appearance in 2021 was so she could reveal that she was heading home.
It seems like Padian was ready to return to her roots and her own business, rather than appearing on the television show. She’s also been very dedicated to Ubuntu Life, a charity that makes “high-quality, handmade products that provide sustainable and meaningful employment” for women in Kenya.
What happened to Mary Padian?
While Padian closed the physical storefront of Mary’s Finds amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she continues to run an online version of the store.
“Mary’s Finds is an eclectic mix of handmade, vintage & one-of-a kind home goods I have collected from treasure hunting around Texas. Expect collectibles, glassware, toys, ceramics, and more,” her website says. “I rummage through wreckage to salvage vintage!”
In addition to running her store, Padian has become a bit of a social media influencer and often posts ads for various brands on her Instagram. Plus, she gives her thrifting tips in more personal videos.
Did Mary Padian get married?
Padian’s exact relationship status is unclear, but she did seemingly hard-launch a new man on Instagram in September. She posted a series of photos with a man she identified as Pierce in the caption.
“Adventures in Austin, Tx with Pierce! (The guy without an insta account)
❤
,” Padian wrote.
One photo featured the apparent couple sunbathing on the beach, while another showed them posing on a balcony, and other shots showed them in selfies in the car and at a restaurant. She did not include any other specifics in the caption.
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