Brandi Passante, best known for her role on Storage Wars, has undergone major life changes in recent years. After the show’s two-year hiatus between Seasons 12 and 13, she and longtime partner Jarrod Schulz quietly split. Though the breakup was officially announced in June 2020, signs were already visible—Passante stopped wearing her engagement ring and shared more solo outings online, while Schulz was seen with a new partner at his California bar.
Following the split, Passante opened up about personal struggles, including domestic issues. In 2021, Schulz was charged with domestic violence battery after allegedly confronting her during a visit with friends. Though he denied the allegations, Passante turned the painful experience into purpose, raising $10,000 for the Women’s Own Worth Foundation to support domestic abuse survivors.
She’s also faced health hurdles, including COVID-19 in 2020 and later, a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease. Still, Passante remains active, co-hosting the Happening Now with Hammer podcast and connecting with fans through candid social media posts. A proud single mom, she keeps her children’s lives private but continues to inspire with honesty, humor, and resilience.
