Brandy Pasante, once known as the sharp-tongued powerhouse of Storage Wars, was dealing with far more than viewers ever realized—behind the scenes she faced a devastating cyberattack, a legal battle with a revenge-porn criminal, an unraveling relationship with longtime partner Jared Schulz, panic attacks, therapy, and the pressure of raising two children alone while still living in the public eye. Born in 1980 in Harris County, Texas, Brandy grew up in a chaotic household full of brothers, teasing, and roughhousing, often feeling like the odd one out yet determined to become something more. She met Jared in 1999 at a carpet cleaning company, and although their romance wasn’t instant—especially with Jared’s abrasive personality and persistent pursuit—they eventually built a life together and welcomed two children, both of whom faced serious health struggles early on.
