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The Lubin Link, presented by Pace University’s Lubin School of Business, spotlights alumni who have turned their business education into successful careers. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to marketing leaders, finance pros, and industry innovators, guests share expert career advice, networking strategies, and tips for students and recent grads. Get inspired, learn from real success stories, and discover how to make the most of your #LubinLife.

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October 29, 202531 min

Building a Global Mindset with Maria Selva ‘18

In this episode of Lubin Link, we sat down with Maria Selva ’18, Senior Marketing Operations Manager at Upfluence and former Global Marketing Operations Manager at HBO Max. Maria shared her journey from growing up in Mexico to pursuing her dreams in New York City, where her education at Pace University helped shape her path into global marketing and digital strategy.Drawing from her experience managing international campaigns for Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, Maria discussed the importance of cultural understanding, collaboration, and authenticity in connecting with audiences worldwide. She also opened up about navigating imposter syndrome as an international professional and offered empowering advice for students and early-career marketers looking to find their voice in a global industry.

September 26, 2025Episode 127 min

Building Careers Across Law & the Arts with Addison O’Donnell ’14

Partner, professor, and playwright—Addison O’Donnell ’14 has built a career that blends law and creativity. In this episode, he walks us through his journey from Arts and Entertainment Management at Lubin to becoming a partner in just a few years. We dive into the value of mentorship, problem-solving, and hard work. He also shares how he continues to pursue his love of writing musicals alongside his legal career.Connect with Addison:Instagram: ⁠@addisonodonnellLinkedIn: Addison O'DonnellConnect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

May 13, 202532 min

Inside Arts & Entertainment with Jonna Hagglund

Thinking about a career in the entertainment industry—or just trying to survive college? This episode of The Lubin Link is packed with advice for aspiring performers and future entertainment pros.Jonna Hagglund ’19 shares her journey from a musical theatre student to Talent Success Manager at Spotlight in London, where she now supports performers across the UK. A graduate of Pace University’s Arts and Entertainment Management program, Jonna interned in different areas of the entertainment industry during college, experiences that helped her pivot from performing to working behind the scenes in the entertainment business.We talk about:🎤 Career paths in performing arts and entertainment📍 How to break into the industry (with or without performing)🎓 Internship insights and networking advice🌍 Jonna’s experience earning a master's in musical theatre abroadWhether you’re an arts major, a performer, or a student figuring things out—this episode is for youConnect with Jonna:Instagram: @jonnahagglund Connect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠LinkedIn: ⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠Facebook: ⁠Lubin School of Business⁠X (formerly Twitter): ⁠@LubinBSchool⁠TikTok: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

April 4, 202536 min

Marketing with Meaning with Andrew Neiderman

Andrew Neiderman ’09 joined us for this episode of The Lubin Link podcast to discuss his evolution from a Pace student with big ideas to a successful entrepreneur in marketing and media production. After earning his degree from Lubin in 2009, Andrew launched Fill in the Brand, a marketing agency dedicated to crafting powerful and memorable brand identities. Alongside this agency, he also runs Beyond Werds, a video production team focused on creating engaging micro documentaries.While at Pace, Andrew was an active member of the ad team and had already begun laying the groundwork for his company, which started with website development before expanding into the flourishing business it is today. In this episode, Andrew shares his experiences building his brand, his perspective on effective storytelling, and what it takes to establish a thriving creative business.Connect with Andrew:LinkedIn: ⁠Andrew NeidermanConnect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

March 10, 202527 min

Sales, Strategy, and Staying Ahead with Gabriella Ferrara

Gabriella Ferrara ’16 joined us to share her journey fromfinance to sales leadership. After graduating summa cum laude from Lubin with a degree in Finance, Gabriella launched her career at PwC before transitioning to her current role as Vice President of Sales at Scorpion.During her time at Pace, she was deeply involved on campus,serving as President of Beta Gamma Sigma, leading the Student Government Association as President of the Lubin School of Business, and actively participating in various student organizations.In this episode, we discuss her experiences at Pace, how shenavigated career transitions, and her approach to building meaningful professional connections.Connect with Gabriella:LinkedIn: Gabriella Ferrara Instagram: @gabferraraConnect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠LinkedIn: ⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠Facebook: ⁠Lubin School of Business⁠X (formerly Twitter): ⁠@LubinBSchool⁠TikTok: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

January 13, 2025Episode 1632 min

Redefining Creativity in Entertainment with Semii

Semii '16 joined us for the January episode of The Lubin Link podcast to share her incredible journey as an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry. From founding Rare One Records to launching Heir Aura, Semii is making waves with her record label and creative agency.Connect with Semii:Instagram: @hellosemiiConnect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusinessLinkedIn: Pace University — Lubin School of BusinessFacebook: Lubin School of BusinessX (formerly Twitter): @LubinBSchoolTikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness

March 11, 202422 min

Spotlighting the Importance of STEM with Sasha Alston

Sasha Alston '20 is on a mission to ensure that young women and girls know the importance of coding and STEM-based industries. Equipped with her BBA in Information Systems and a minor in marketing from the Lubin School of Business, Sasha has authored children's chapter books highlighting the STEM adventures of her main character, Sasha Savvy. In this episode, Sasha also discusses her role as a Business Analyst at JPMorgan. Connect with Sasha: LinkedIn: ⁠Sasha A. AlstonInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MisssAlstonWebsite: SashaSavvySeries.comConnect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pace University - Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pace.edu/lubin

January 24, 202433 min

Fashioning Luxurious Opportunities with Cindy Nguyen

Cindy Nguyen '17 is a true go-getter. As a Lubin School of Business student, Cindy started Pace University's first fashion club and held nearly a dozen internships with major fashion brands, setting herself up for a successful career in a very competitive industry. As a Senior Client Events Manager at Louis Vuitton, Cindy now gets to travel the world while living her dream in the fashion industry. Connect with Cindy: LinkedIn: Cindy Nguyen Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NotCindyNguyen Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pace University - Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pace.edu/lubin

December 12, 202323 min

Capturing the Spotlight with Emma Wannie

After graduating from the Lubin School of Business with her BBA in Arts and Entertainment Management, Emma Wannie '23 was immediately rubbing shoulders with musiclegends. As an Assistant Shooter/Editor at Madison Square Garden, Emma shoots concerts and events at the world's most famous arena...But it's the internal events that truly capture her heart.On this episode of The Lubin Link, Emma discusses Lubin's AEM program, how she turned her dreams into reality, andher favorite shoots so far.Connect with Emma: LinkedIn: ⁠Emma Wannie⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Emma.Wannie⁠Photography Instagram: ⁠@EmmaWannie.Photography⁠Connect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pace University - Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pace.edu/lubin

November 16, 202331 min

Growing Gamr with Seyi Fakoya

When he came to the Lubin School of Business, Seyi Fakoya '23 already had a head start in the business game. However, as he pursued his MBA in Business Analytics from Lubin, his passion and knowledge in business continued to grow. On this episode of The Lubin Link, Seyi shares his journey to Lubin, how his business, Gamr, is taking off, and the resources he utilized on campus to find success. Connect with Seyi: LinkedIn: Seyi Fakoya, MBAInstagram: @SeyiMeansBusinessGamr Instagram: @Gamr.AfricaEmail: seyi@gamr.worldConnect with the Lubin School of Business:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pace University - Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pace.edu/lubin