The Lubin Link

Lubin School of Business

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.

  1. 10/29/2025

    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.

    31 min

  2. 09/26/2025

    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: ⁠@addisonodonnell LinkedIn: Addison O'Donnell Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠ X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

    27 min

  3. 05/13/2025

    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 abroad Whether you’re an arts major, a performer, or a student figuring things out—this episode is for you Connect with Jonna: Instagram: @jonnahagglund Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠ Facebook: ⁠Lubin School of Business⁠ X (formerly Twitter): ⁠@LubinBSchool⁠ TikTok: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

    33 min

  4. 04/04/2025

    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 Neiderman Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Lubin School of Business⁠⁠ X (formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠@LubinBSchool⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

    37 min

  5. 03/10/2025

    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: @gabferrara Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠PaceUniversity — Lubin School of Business⁠ Facebook: ⁠Lubin School of Business⁠ X (formerly Twitter): ⁠@LubinBSchool⁠ TikTok: ⁠@lubinschoolofbusiness

    28 min

  6. 01/13/2025

    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: @hellosemii Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University — Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business X (formerly Twitter): @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness

    32 min

  7. 03/11/2024

    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. Alston Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MisssAlston Website: SashaSavvySeries.comConnect 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

    23 min

  8. 01/24/2024

    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

    33 min
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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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  • Creator
    Lubin School of Business
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lubin School of Business
  • Show Website
    The Lubin Link