THE FOUNDING TEAM
THREE PERSPECTIVES. ONE SHARED VISION.
SANCTOUM was founded by three women with complementary experience across publishing, editorial direction, strategic development, brand design, digital platforms and international partnerships.
Together, they shape SANCTOUM as an independent editorial platform with a shared commitment to depth, credibility and a more intelligent understanding of wellbeing.
KARINE LACKNER
Founder · Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Strategic Partnerships · UAE Network
Karine combines international publishing experience, entrepreneurship and a long-standing dedication to wellbeing and transformation.
As Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Horizon & Beyond, she brings extensive expertise in editorial leadership, luxury travel and hospitality, premium brand environments and strategic partnerships. At SANCTOUM, she shapes the publishing vision, editorial direction and international network, connecting strong content with brand development.
DANICA D’SOUZA
Co-Founder · Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Editorial Development · Marketing & Partnerships
Danica combines more than two decades of experience in PR and communications with a deeply rooted practice in holistic wellbeing.
As Director of Marketing & Communications on the pre-opening team of Zulal Wellness Resort and Founder of Sattva Samara, she brings together strategic brand communications, international wellness experience and an in-depth understanding of yoga, consciousness and systemic work at SANCTOUM.
SYLVIA BELLA SCHMÖLZER
Co-Founder · Creative Director
Brand · Web · Social Media · Strategic Concept
Sylvia combines decades of experience in branding, design, digital development and business strategy with her work in coaching, consciousness and personal transformation.
As the founder of Soul meets Strategy, she brings together strategic thinking, psychological insight and a deep understanding of human transformation — translating SANCTOUM’s vision into a distinctive brand, digital platform and sustainable business model.
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