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Meet the Team
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MARINA SARDANOPOLI
FOUNDER & CEO
Marina Sardanopoli is the visionary founder and Chief Executive Officer of Go Inspire International, a women-centred organisation committed to uplifting communities through creativity, sustainability, and positive change. With a deep passion for empowering women, she has led Go Inspire to design and deliver transformative events such as Wimbledon Sustainable Fashion Week, which brings together fashion, social impact, and inclusivity — giving voices and visibility to women who might otherwise go unheard. South West Londoner
Under Marina’s leadership, Go Inspire has become a platform for collaboration, creativity, and compassion. She believes in the power of bringing people together — building sisterhood, inspiring confidence, and fostering an environment where every voice matters. Through her work, Marina continues to show what it means to lead by example, making change tangible both on the runway and in everyday life.
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Aisha Ngabile
MARKET & MEDIA DIRECTOR
With over 20 years of experience in fashion and media, Aisha Ngabile Burnette-Phillips brings deep creativity, strategic insight, and a passion for community to her role as Market & Media Director at Go Inspire International and Go Inspire Markets. A seasoned stylist, creative consultant, and media strategist, she is a driving force behind the vision and execution of Go Inspire & Wimbledon Fashion Week, helping to shape its message and look, With a keen eye for style, Aisha ensures that every project—from Go Inspire’s Female Entrepreneur Markets to its high-profile events—are showcased with creativity, integrity, and authenticity.
Aisha’s expertise spans online fashion marketing, content creation, event planning, and style direction. She has worked with circular fashion platforms, helping to pioneer sustainable fashion initiatives, while always championing female entrepreneurship and inclusive representation. Her leadership ensures that Go Inspire’s events and markets not only captivate visually but also inspire purpose and opportunity.