Carolyn was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota. 

While getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at the University of Minnesota, she studied abroad in Florence, Italy. That time abroad had a major impact on her life and her love for wine! She started to realize that wine wasn’t just a beverage, but a way of life, an art, and a connection for so many people. 
 
 She started The American Wine Girl™ in 2018 as a creative outlet and a way for her to share wine recommendations to her friends. Then she started her wine education courses through WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), and completed levels 1-3 in a year.
 

Her goal is to educate those who wish to learn more about wine without the snobbery that is often associated with the wine industry. She also hopes to inspire people through travels and share lifestyle aspects of her daily life.
 

Maurice Covington attended the University of Virginia, lettering in football as a Wide Receiver, and earning his B.A. in 2009. Following graduation, he spent time with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants before suffering injuries which would ultimately end his playing career. He began life after football by earning his M.S. in Sports Management from Louisiana State University. 
Maurice has worked in academia, wealth management, business consulting, and is now a prolific realtor and investor in central Virginia. 
Over the last decade Maurice has been fortunate enough to work with athletes, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring entertainers. Through this experience he has overseen the creation and management of new businesses, negotiated and brokered dozens of business deals, and has been a key match maker in many business partnerships. Maurice is known to be a true go getter, and prides himself on being able to make the “right” deal happen.