According to The List, Mary Padian—known as “The Junkster”
We Finally Know What Happened to Mary Padian from Storage Wars
Published August 5, 2025, this article delves into Mary’s journey—from her start on Storage Wars: Texas through her rise as a fan-favorite on the flagship Storage Wars, earning the nickname “The Junkster.” She eventually returned to Texas, focusing on her passion-driven life away from reality TV.
She began her career with a degree in photojournalism from the University of Texas and later worked as an assistant editor at Architectural Digest. Homesickness drew her back to Texas, where her vintage shop Mary’s Finds caught the attention of Storage Wars producers .
Her craftsmanship and auction savvy made her a regular on Storage Wars up to Season 12, with a cameo in Season 13 before returning to Texas .
Today, she remains active on social media, promotes her online shop filled with vintage goods and handmade creations, and continues supporting philanthropic work—especially with Ubuntu Life, which helps artisans in Kenya benefit from fair employment .
