Ep. 48 Bloom: A Garden of Growth with Bloom for Women’s CEO Carol Andersen

Synopsis:Join Carol Andersen, named one of 2026's Women of the Year in the Lehigh Valley, and I as we discuss the beauty of blooming from difficult situations. Bloom is an incredible organization that works in honoring women and giving them a fresh launchpad. Their work centers around their love for Jesus and his image bearers. From a mom, to foster mom, Carol shares her journey that led her to empower women into a stronger and healthier life after leaving one that exploited them. She and her team aspire to see the women bloom. You’ll be encouraged by her journey!In this episode you will hear:Healing is a nonlinear journeyHer story- bio mom to foster mom to CEOHow her faith inspired her workFinding beauty in surprises Our wounds open us to others' woundednessResources mentioned:- ⁠Bloom for Women - My Sister's Closet- Art Heals Creative StudioTo connect with Carol and Bloom's work, follow her on her website at ⁠⁠https://bloomforwomen.org/Anchored in Peace is happening on May 2, 2026 in Allentown, PA!⁠⁠Anchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!⁠⁠Thank you to our podcast supporter!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please ⁠⁠⁠click this link⁠⁠⁠. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of ⁠⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠⁠? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek