Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir is the visionary Founder and Director of Moonlight Experiences and The Common Press, a radical bookshop café and cultural hub that has become one of the Top 10 independent bookshops in London. Through both ventures, Aisha has redefined how culture, travel, and community intersect, curating immersive experiences that centre intersectional identities and collective joy.
Under her leadership, Moonlight Experiences was recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Travel Startups by Global Travel Magazine in 2022, while The Common Press has established itself as a vital platform for marginalised voices, hosting literary events, workshops, and community-led programming that challenge dominant narratives and expand access to culture.
Aisha’s work has significantly increased visibility for underrepresented communities across the creative and travel industries, earning her the Global Impact Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2023. Her commitment to fostering cross-cultural understanding, storytelling, and social change has been featured in numerous international publications, solidifying her reputation as a trailblazing leader shaping more equitable and inclusive cultural futures.More...