Conversations With The Covingtons

Carolyn and Mo recap their recent trip to Paris & Champagne! They share the good and bad parts of the trip along with their favorite places they stayed, ate, and things they did. Carolyn gives her honest feedback about the Champagne Houses they visited and Mo shares his experience driving them through Paris.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Carolyn shares all about her experience starting her WSET Diploma and taking the D1 exam. The couple also recaps some current events and life updates!Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode Carolyn and Mo update us on life and what's been happening in their respective industries this year.  Mo discusses the current state of the real estate market and why interest rates have caused the market to slow. Carolyn shares some information on her upcoming wine events and gives some insight into what's happening in the wine industry.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

With international travel taking off this year, Carolyn and Mo share their top tips for traveling internationally. Tune in for their packing tips, travel essentials and dos & don'ts.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo CovingtonFollow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Carolyn and Mo recap their trip to Sicily from last summer. They share their favorite wineries, places to eat and where they stayed. Tune in for a mini travel guide to Taormina and Mount Etna wine country!Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo CovingtonFollow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Ever wondered what the difference is between Old World and New World Wines? The couple discusses which countries and characteristics fall into each category. Tune in for a fun discussion! Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo CovingtonFollow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

The couple breaks down what “Terroir” in wine is. Carolyn shared that once you understand the definition of terroir, you'll start to see how it shows up in a wine's profile, in everything from the flavor to the alcohol content to the texture.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo CovingtonFollow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Carolyn and Maurice recap their favorite personal and professional moments from 2022. They touch on goals and aspirations for the new year, and Carolyn shares her favorite sparkling wine picks for NYE!Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Carolyn and Maurice talk about the top trends in the wine industry of 2022 and Carolyn shares what she thinks will continue to be prevalent in the coming new year. Some topics include canned wine, natural wines, sustainability, and Champagne alternatives. Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode the couple discuss the many different projects that they work on together and how communication has played a key role in their relationship. They go in depth on what their roles and responsibilities are and how they work to overcome the many struggles that they've faced.

Happy Thanksgiving! This weeks episode, Carolyn and Mo have a conversation about the recent shooting at UVA, and how it has impacted the community overall. They also talk about Carolyn getting brand deals as an influencer and her latest trip to Palm Springs. Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Kendrick Pifer, Carolyn's sister, joins the podcast with us this week! She touches on her journey going to school for music in NYC and how her path has since changed to healing people with acupuncture. She shares with us the benefits of Chinese medicine and what its like going to studying herbal medicine and acupuncture. Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo CovingtonFollow Kendrick Pifer

In this episode, Carolyn shares her top picks for Thanksgiving wines. She shares some unique recommendations on which wines to have for the holidays coming up, and why it pairs well with food.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Carolyn shares her experience with seasonal depression and tips she's learned that help ease falling into a rut. She also shares 5 unique wines that are perfect for sipping in the fall!Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Carolyn and Mo touch on their workout regimen and their recent trip to Asheville! The couple also takes turns answering a few questions from listeners. Carolyn provides insight into how to order wine in a restaurant and tips for starting out a wine collection. Mo talks about interest rates and the current state of the market.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode the couple talks about dealing with negative comments while trying to grow a brand. Also Mo gives an update on the current state of the real estate market and what opportunities investors should be looking for.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode Carolyn and Mo are joined by their first guest, Kevin Pifer, Carolyn's dad and owner of Pifer's Auction & Realty and Land Management. The couple asks Kevin about his personal journey to entrepreneurship and tools he's used to become successful. Pifer's has grown to be one of the largest farmland auction companies in America with over $160 million in sales in 2021. He shares advice for those looking to start a business and get into the real estate industry.

We are so excited to recap our recent trip to Greece! In this episode we share all of our favorite moments and places we went from the trip. We also share our honest thoughts on which islands to visit and which ones may be worth skipping… for a full blog post recap with links + specific places, visit Carolyn's blog: carolyncovington.comFollow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Ever wondered the truth about sulfites in wine or what those legs on the glass really tell you about the wine? In this episode, Carolyn debunks common wine myths and shares some insight into what these myths really mean.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

On this episode Mo and Carolyn discuss some of the struggles they've encountered during their first two house flipping projects. Mo discuss the lessons they've learned working with Hard Money lenders and also dives deep into  managing contractors. Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Maurice and Carolyn touch on their experience having a blended family, and the ups and downs they've gone through over the last couple of years. Carolyn shares her thoughts and experience of becoming a stepmom over the last year. Maurice shares a personal story of grief and how going through a unimaginable tragedy has given him a new perspective on life. Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo CovingtonIn loving memory of Maurice (Reece) Covington Jr. 8/22

Maurice and Carolyn have a conversation about the BRRRR (buy, rehab, refinance, rent, repeat) process of real estate. Mo shares details of each process and how to successfully complete each one, while making a profit on the flip side. They also touch on their personal experience of starting a second flip house project and how they've put these tips to use.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Carolyn and Mo have a conversation today about wine education! Ever wondered how to get started as a sommelier or wine educator? Carolyn shares her wine education journey and the difference between WSET Global and CMS. She also gives advice for those interested in pursuing any wine education courses, and exactly how she passed WSET Level 3 with distinction.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode, Carolyn and Mo share the story of how they met. They have a conversation about how their age difference and backgrounds has lead them to where they are today in their relationship. Tune in until the end where they both share key takeaways in real estate and wine!Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode Carolyn shares information about Virginia viticulture , planting a vineyard, and how this region is producing some incredible wine. They have a conversation about which varietals grow well, and their experience planting a vineyard.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode of “Conversations with the Covingtons” Carolyn and Mo discuss the struggles of keeping up in today's social media world and ways to keep a positive mindset while trying to grow a brand. They talk about the importance of not comparing yourself to others and celebrating the smaller wins in life every step of the way. Carolyn's blog post: carolyncovington.com/Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

In this episode we sit down to have a conversation about our recent Honeymoon to South Africa. We were blessed to take such a beautiful and life-changing trip, we had to share some details with you all! For a full itinerary and breakdown of each place we visited, check out Carolyn's blog post: carolyncovington.com/Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

This week we are having a conversation about our first flip house experience. Flipping a home is not as easy as it looks, and we learned a lot on our first one. Maurice shares details on numbers, strategies, and tips for investing and purchasing flip homes, while Carolyn explains a bit about the design for the house and key takeaways.Follow Carolyn CovingtonFollow Mo Covington

Welcome to Conversations with the Covington's! In this very first episode, meet the hosts! This new podcast hosted by Carolyn and Maurice Covington features a range of topics from Wine, Real Estate, Relationships and more. Carolyn, Wine Educator at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard and Wine Blogger, and Maurice, Real Estate Agent and Investor, sit down to have conversations about new developments in their line of work, while sharing insightful and educational information on each subject. Tune in each week for interesting new topics, guests, and dynamic conversations!