# LCC Connect Weekly: May 2, 2026 – Hour 2

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Podcast: [LCC Connect Weekly Program](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lcc-connect-weekly-program-5341975)
Published: 2026-05-02T16:59:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lcc-connect-weekly.captivate.fm
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## Resource

This episode explores the intersection of Michigan literature, professional advancement for women of color in higher education, and the psychological impact of shame. It features insights from the Library of Michigan, the Women of Color Collaborative, and a deep dive into navigating secrecy versus privacy.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The Michigan Notable Books program honors works by Michigan authors or those centered on the Great Lakes region
- Practical takeaway: Professional advancement for women of color in academia is driven by collaborative networks like the WOCC
- Failure mode: Distinguishing between healthy privacy and harmful secrecy is essential for mental well-being
- Main idea: The Women of Color Collaborative (WOCC) uses a decentralized, institution-led model to host annual luncheons
- Practical takeaway: To combat the effects of shame, the most effective strategy is to find community and speak openly

## Topics

Michigan Literature, Higher Education, Women in Leadership, Psychology, Community Engagement, Social Justice, Mental Health, Library Science

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Michigan Notable Books Criteria: Adam Oster and Mindy Babarskis explain the requirements for books to be recognized as Michigan Notable, including authorship and subject matter.
- 11:00 — Economic Pressures in Michigan: A brief discussion on the impact of tourism and rising costs on permanent residents in Michigan communities.
- 25:00 — Breaking Barriers in Higher Ed: Dr. Shai James Boyd discusses the challenges and professional advancement of women of color in institutional leadership.
- 30:00 — The WOCC Network: An exploration of how the Women of Color Collaborative fosters connection through rotating institutional luncheons.
- 44:00 — Privacy vs. Secrecy: A PsychoDelicious conversation regarding the psychological boundary between maintaining privacy and the destructive nature of shame.

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