Heather Storm is an American television host, model, actress, and environmental advocate. She’s probably best known for co-hosting the Velocity Network’s reality TV show, ‘Garage Squad’ for four seasons, in which she and her co-stars restored and renovated classic cars for deserving owners. She’s been the host of several other shows too, including ‘The Mixologist’, ‘Destination Wild’ and ‘The Drive’. She is also popular for her successful career as an actress, appearing in several movies and TV shows, as well as a model. So, what has she been up to since leaving ‘Garage Show’. Read on to find out more about Heather, her background, and her recent activities.
Who Is Heather Storm?
Her early life and family background
Heather Storm was born on the 24th May1992, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, to Dan and Phyllis Trotta. She has an older brother named Garrett Trotta, but hasn’t shared much information about her private life in public, hence not much is known of her family background, early life, and her ancestry. Quite interestingly, her birth name is Danielle Trotta but she changed it to Heather Storm when she began her career in the entertainment industry.
Concerning her education, she matriculated from the local high school, before attending Mount Tamalpais College of Marin, where she completed a program in sustainable business. She then attended Oregon State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability in 2002. She continued her education by attending the Seattle Film Institute, where she gained a certificate in Film Producing, and then completed a wine education program through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) ,and became a certified Sommelier.
In addition to these formal educational achievements, Heather has also pursued various other forms of learning throughout her career, including workshops, seminars and on-the-job training. She’s taken classes and workshops at various institutions, including the Atlantic Acting School in New York City and the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, and pursued informal training in acting, writing and directing. She has a passion for learning and uses her knowledge to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
Careers
Model
Heather began her career in the entertainment industry as a model, appearing in commercials for countless brands and publications., having a successful career from the late 1990s until the early 2000s. Among the most notable brands she has worked with are Muscle & Fitness, FHM, and Maxim. She also did commercial modeling for Ducati and Harley-Davidson, and her appearance in several popular brand publications, catalogs, magazines, and print ads earned her major recognition, and set the stage for future achievements. Impressively, she’s appeared in more than 100 commercials and ad campaigns.
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Actress
Shortly after concluding her modeling career, Heather began a new career as an actress in which she appeared in several TV shows and movies. Some of her notable film credits are: ‘No Bad Days’, ‘The Duke of Hazzard: The Beginning’, and ‘Bucket List’ while her notable TV show credits include ‘Surviving Disaster’ and ‘Epic Meal Empire’. She’s also done work as a voice-over actress for games such as ‘Need for Speed: Carbon’ and ‘NBA 2K10’. Overall, Heather Storm has had a varied career as an actress, appearing in a range of genres from action-comedy to drama.
Television Host
Although she was an actress and model years before she became a television host, it’s her work as a television host that cemented her name in the entertainment industry. She’s best known for hosting the Velocity Network show ‘Garage Squad’, co-hosting and co-producing the show from 2015 to 2019. Heather and her co-hosts helped car owners restore and transform their classic vehicles, and showcased her passion for cars and her mechanical knowledge, which she developed from spending numerous years in the shop with her father. She shared that her father always supported her love of cars, and aimed to raise her as a capable and independent woman who could adeptly handle tools. She also expressed her fondness for working on the show, and taking part in fulfilling the car aspirations of deserving individuals. She appeared in four seasons alongside Bruno Massel, Ron Gregorich, and Cy Kellogg, before being replaced by Cristy Lee.
She’s also worked on other television projects, including “Drive Yourself Local,” a digital travel and lifestyle show in which she explores America in her 1965 Ford Mustang, and shares slices of small-town life. She also created and starred in the documentary series “Surviving Motor Sports”, and has worked as a host and producer for various other television shows and online platforms, covering topics such as travel, food and wellness.
Environmental Advocate
Heather is passionate about sustainable living and environmental conservation, and has hosted and produced several shows focused on eco-friendly living and green initiatives, such as “Green with Heather” and “The Mix Down.” She’s been recognized for her work in the environmental field, and in 2015 was named one of “The Most Influential Women in the Green Industry” by Green Building & Design magazine.
Heather is also a philanthropist and supports various charitable causes including environmental conservation, animal welfare, and education. She often incorporates her love of nature and sustainability into her work and personal life, and has even spoken at numerous events on these topics. Heather is the founder of Black LAB Ventures, a sustainable event production company that specializes in reducing waste and carbon emissions at large events. She is also the co-founder of the eco-travel company, EARTHxFilm.
Why did she leave ‘Garage Squad’?
Heather left the show after the sixth season, which aired in 2019. The exact reason for her departure has not been publicly confirmed, but it’s believed to be related to creative differences with the show’s producers. In an interview with a media outlet, Storm explained that she’d moved on from the show to focus on other projects, including her own production company, and a new show that she was developing, wanting to pursue opportunities that aligned more closely with her personal and professional goals.
While Storm’s departure from the show was unexpected, the show has continued to be popular with viewers and has gone on to air several more seasons with a new co-host. She publicly wished the remaining cast luck after leaving the show. In an Instagram post on 15 October 2019, she wrote a message to her former co-hosts and the show’s producers, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the show, and wishing them well for the future. Her message read: “To the whole team at @garagesquadtv – thank you for an incredible journey. It was an honor to work with all of you and I am so grateful for the opportunity. Wishing you all the best as the show continues. Keep crushing it!”
Hobbies, Favorite Things, and Interesting Facts
- Heather is an avid traveler, and has visited over 20 countries. She often incorporates her travels into her work, showcasing different cultures and destinations, including many remote locations.
- She’s a certified Advanced Open Water scuba diver, and loves to travel to tropical destinations to explore the ocean and marine life.
- Heather is also an accomplished mixologist, and has created cocktail recipes for various publications and events, including a line of organic, sustainable cocktail mixers called Black LAB.
- Between 2004 and 2006, Heather worked at Spectrum Athletic Club as a fitness trainer and stretch technician.
- She’s a fan of adventure sports, such as surfing, snowboarding and hiking.
- Heather is also a certified yoga instructor and wellness enthusiast who promotes sustainable living and environmental conservation.
- On her role as a female car enthusiast, she said, “In the beginning, I didn’t think about it so much that way, and then I was like, ‘oh this is great, what an opportunity to have a good influence on young girls’”. She met a young fan who regularly watched the show with her father… and eventually [we met up] … and she was all nervous and it was so cute, it was just so sweet…”.
Swinging into the week… #HappyMonday #calamochalodge #CostaRica @LINKAjewelry_ @paradigmeyewear pic.twitter.com/Z7GjftAVfw
— Heather Storm (@HeatherStormTV) January 18, 2021
Relationships
Not much is known of Heather’s relationship history and current partner, she’s been quite private about her personal life and hasn’t shared much information about her romantic relationships or dating history. She prefers to keep her personal life separate from her public persona and focuses on her professional career and advocacy work, which includes promoting environmentally conscious practices and products.
What is she up to now?
Heather has been keeping busy since leaving the show. She’s an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and has continued her career in television, hosting various other TV shows and documentaries, Heather has produced many shows and documentaries too, including “The Great Sand Dunes”, “My New Bronco”’, “Motor City & Muddin’’, and “Meeting the Bronco Community”. Heather has also appeared in several other television shows and online content, including ‘1000 Ways to Die’, ‘It’s Effin’ Science’ and ‘Tosh.0’.
In 2018, she launched her own YouTube series, she recorded a new YouTube series entitled ‘Heather Storm Off-Road’, where she goes on exciting adventures in Ford Broncos, eventually purchasing a 2022 model. Additionally, in 2019, Heather became the executive producer of ‘Awesome Autos’ a television series in which she and Jim Cunningham explore car shows across various locations, interviewing owners and sharing car memories to educate viewers about automotive industry history.
Heather Storm has also expanded her portfolio and collaborated on lifestyle campaigns focused on topics such as plant-based nutrition and wine pairing. Together with Brad Fanshaw from Car Warriors and Dave Marek, ACURA Executive Creative Director, she co-created “Man Seeks Adventure”, a podcast discussing travel, food, wine and cars. Despite being advertised as a humorous show aimed at men, Heather fits in perfectly, and in each episode even showcases how to make cocktails.
Where can you find Heather Storm?
Heather is quite active on social media, and regularly shares updates about her life, travels, and environmental advocacy work with her followers. She has an impressive social media following across her accounts, with 130,000 followers on Instagram, 95,000 likes on Facebook, and over 20,000 followers on Twitter. She uses her strong presence online to promote and advocate her various causes and interests. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California, where she continues to work in the entertainment industry, while promoting sustainable living practices. Fans can also find her on her website, heatherstom.com, on which she blogs about her adventures around the world, cocktails, healthy cooking and podcasts.
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How much is Heather Storm worth?
Heather Storm derives her income and salary from multiple sources, the main being her work as a television host and actress, as well as her advocacy work in the sustainability field. According to authoritative sources, her net worth’s an estimated $1.5 million. Additionally, she has worked with various brands as a spokesperson and has written and directed her content. Brand partnerships and endorsements – Heather has partnered with various brands throughout her career, including Harley-Davidson, Ducati, and Toyota.
Clearly, Heather Storm is an inspiration as a businesswoman and continues to inspire other females who are interested in the automotive industry. We wish her all the best in her coming ventures!
