Partnership Deck — Q4 2026

Halani Lobdell × The Mat Club

Halani Lobdell is the founder of The Mat Club and a results-driven fitness expert known for transforming bodies through intentional movement and disciplined training. A retired Fire Rescue Battalion Chief, she brings structure, precision, and purpose into every workout — and every activation. This deck shows how she turns movement into brand moments, and where your brand fits next.

Halani Lobdell in the studio
01The Mat Club

A studio built on community

The Mat Club studio prepared for a Pilates class

The Space

Ready for the room

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The Space

A light-filled Pilates studio in Atlanta, designed to be transformed — from an intimate class to a full brand activation, the room adapts to the moment.

The Mat Club community after class

The Community

The Mat Club community shows up — for the workout, for each other, and for the brands that become part of the experience. It's an engaged, style-conscious audience that shares what it loves.

02Past Activations

Brand activations, by event

Reel — Bloom & Balance

Posted by @thematclubatl

Fenty Beauty2026

Bloom & Balance

A launch-day wellness experience where beauty met movement. The Mat Club hosted two sold-out Pilates classes for 100 guests, with newly launched Fenty Beauty products waiting on every mat. After class, attendees were invited to the Fenty Beauty store for complimentary foundation shade matching — a seamless journey from product discovery to in-store engagement. Matcha from The Matcha Market, pizza from NiteOwl Kitchen & Cocktails, orchids from The Blossom Effect, and THC beverages from 9 Dot THC Company brought the “Bloom & Balance” theme to life through movement, beauty, community, and intentional self-care.

Activation Highlights

  • 100 attendees across two sold-out Pilates classes
  • Same-day product sampling tied to Fenty Beauty’s foundation launch
  • Branded product bags placed on every mat
  • Direct pathway from the activation to an in-store shade-matching experience
  • Four complementary food, beverage & lifestyle partners

80

Attendees

Reel — Maserati and Mats

Views
119K

Posted by @mrs2weeksout · collab @thematclubatl, @jimellismaseratialfaromeo, @charettecosmetics

Maserati2026

Maserati and Mats

The Mat Club transformed a Maserati dealership into an immersive luxury wellness destination for 80 women and men. Surrounded by Maserati vehicles, guests participated in a Pilates class before exploring the showroom, connecting directly with the general manager, learning about current vehicle offers, and capturing content with the cars. The experience extended beyond movement with curated gift bags, refreshments, raffles, complimentary cosmetic treatments from Charette Cosmetics, and membership giveaways from The Mat Club. Maserati gained meaningful foot traffic, direct access to qualified prospective customers, post-event email engagement, and social exposure through The Mat Club’s platforms and founder Halani Lobdell’s audience of more than 800,000 followers.

Activation Highlights

  • 80 attendees introduced to the Maserati dealership
  • Direct guest engagement with dealership leadership
  • Vehicle offers included in curated gift bags
  • Post-event email follow-up with attendees
  • Social promotion across an audience of 812,000+ followers
  • Organic attendee recaps and user-generated content
  • Luxury treatments, raffles, refreshments & community giveaways

80

Attendees

Reel — Real Men Do Pilates

Views
148K

Collab with @staydownej

Lululemon2026

Real Men Do Pilates

The Mat Club challenged traditional ideas about who Pilates is for with a men-focused wellness experience attended by more than 45 participants. Hosted at The Mat Club studio in partnership with Lululemon and Chop Shop, the activation created an inviting space for men to experience Pilates together while connecting movement, community, and personal style. Lululemon brought the partnership to life through curated products, participant gift bags, and an on-site brand ambassador. Attendees amplified the experience by sharing their workouts across social media, generating authentic conversation and visibility around men embracing Pilates and wellness.

Activation Highlights

  • 45+ attendees, primarily men
  • Lululemon products and curated participant gift bags
  • On-site engagement with a Lululemon ambassador
  • Organic social sharing and community-generated content
  • Brand visibility within an underrepresented wellness audience
  • Increased interest in Pilates as part of men's fitness routines

45+

Attendees

Reel — The Mat Club at Fabletics

Posted by @thematclubatl

Fabletics2026

The Mat Club at Fabletics

The Mat Club brought 35–40 wellness-focused consumers into Fabletics' Lenox retail store for a private movement and shopping experience. Guests received wellness shots before participating in a 45-minute Pilates class surrounded by Fabletics products, transforming the store into an immersive fitness environment. Following the class, attendees enjoyed 40 minutes of exclusive shopping, special discounts, product demonstrations, and personalized styling from Fabletics associates. The activation generated immediate purchases, new Fabletics membership sign-ups, social content, and exposure to new customers. Its success led Fabletics and The Mat Club to activate together for a second event.

Activation Highlights

  • 35–40 attendees introduced to the Lenox retail location
  • 45-minute in-store Pilates experience
  • 40-minute exclusive shopping window
  • Special discounts, styling, and product education
  • New Fabletics membership sign-ups and same-day purchases
  • Organic social content and customer exposure
  • Successful partnership repeated for a second activation

35–40

Attendees

03Upcoming Calendar

What's next

Q4 partnership slots are claimed on a first-come basis — reach out early to reserve your date.

  1. Sep 19, 2026Closed to partners

    Be Well Wellness Day

    The Mat Club, Atlanta

    Restorative wellness day.

  2. Oct 6, 2026Open for partners

    Home Depot Backyard

    Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta

    Branded outdoor experience.

  3. Oct 9, 2026Open for partners

    Spelman Homecoming

    Spelman College, Atlanta

    Homecoming week activation.

  4. Oct 11, 2026Partner confirmed

    BMW Founder-Led Experience

    The Mat Club, Atlanta

    Founder-led premium class.

  5. Oct 16, 2026Open for partners

    Clark Atlanta Homecoming

    Clark Atlanta University

    Homecoming week activation.

  6. Oct 17, 2026Open for partners

    ChangeHER Pilates

    The Mat Club, Atlanta

    Women-centered Pilates event.

  7. Oct 24, 2026Partner confirmed

    Lush Breast Cancer Awareness

    The Mat Club, Atlanta

    Cause-driven awareness class.

  8. Nov 14, 2026Open for partners

    Mat Club Friendsgiving

    The Mat Club, Atlanta

    Community gratitude gathering.

  9. Nov 15, 2026Open for partners

    Falcons & Chiefs Suite

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

    Game-day suite experience.

  10. Dec 13, 2026Open for partners

    Twelve Days of Babes

    The Mat Club, Atlanta

    Holiday gifting series, December 13–24.

September 2026

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  • Be Well Wellness DayClosed to partners

October 2026

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  • Home Depot BackyardOpen for partners
  • Spelman HomecomingOpen for partners
  • BMW Founder-Led ExperiencePartner confirmed
  • Clark Atlanta HomecomingOpen for partners
  • ChangeHER PilatesOpen for partners
  • Lush Breast Cancer AwarenessPartner confirmed

November 2026

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  • Mat Club FriendsgivingOpen for partners
  • Falcons & Chiefs SuiteOpen for partners

December 2026

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  • Twelve Days of BabesOpen for partners
04Activation Formats

Choose how your brand moves with us

From ongoing studio visibility to fully branded experiences, The Mat Club creates partnerships designed to place brands directly inside an engaged wellness community. These three activation formats define the kind of experience we build together.

Studio Brand Integration

Become part of the everyday Mat Club experience.

Your brand is thoughtfully placed inside The Mat Club studio, allowing members to discover and engage with your products during their regular wellness routines.

Potential inclusions

  • Product placement throughout the studio
  • Samples or products placed on mats
  • Branded hydration, recovery, beauty, or wellness stations
  • Product integration within select classes
  • In-studio signage and QR codes
  • Member offers or discount codes
  • Organic social inclusion
  • Recurring visibility over an agreed campaign period

Best for: Ongoing awareness, product discovery, sampling, and consistent access to The Mat Club community.

Signature Branded Experience

An original Mat Club experience created around your brand.

We develop a custom event inspired by your campaign, product launch, or brand story. The experience can carry your brand's name, incorporate your products throughout the class, and include dedicated content before, during, and after the activation.

Potential inclusions

  • Custom event concept and branded event name
  • “Presented by” or naming-rights integration
  • Product placement on every mat
  • Product sampling or demonstrations
  • Custom class format inspired by the campaign
  • Branded gifting and attendee touchpoints
  • Dedicated photo and video capture
  • Social promotion and event recap content
  • Creator or community amplification
  • Attendee registration and post-event follow-up
  • Optional vendors and complementary brand partners

Best for: Product launches, campaign moments, content creation, cultural relevance, social reach, and high-impact community engagement.

Destination Takeover

We bring The Mat Club community into your space.

The Mat Club transforms your retail store, showroom, venue, headquarters, hotel, or event space into an immersive wellness destination. The experience is designed to generate meaningful foot traffic while encouraging guests to explore your products, services, and environment.

Potential inclusions

  • On-location Pilates experience
  • Curated guest attendance
  • Guided product discovery
  • Shopping, styling, demonstrations, or consultations
  • Exclusive offers or purchase incentives
  • Direct engagement with brand representatives
  • Lead capture and attendee follow-up
  • Dedicated social and event content
  • Organic attendee-generated content
  • Optional gifting, refreshments, and wellness partners

Best for: Retail traffic, customer acquisition, lead generation, membership sign-ups, showroom exposure, and same-day sales.

Not sure which experience fits your goal?

Let's design a custom activation around your audience, campaign, and desired outcome.

Create an Activation
05Partnership Levels

Partnership Levels

First, choose the type of experience. Then, select the level of brand ownership and amplification.

Community Partner

Get in the Room

  • Logo placement at the event
  • Social mention to 812K+ combined reach
  • Product in gifting & goodie bags
  • Post-event recap feature
Inquire

Signature Partner

Own the Experience

  • Branded class, fully curated
  • Dedicated content feature
  • On-site product integration
  • VIP & influencer invitations
Inquire

Title Partner

Name the Moment

  • Event naming rights
  • Premium placement throughout
  • Full campaign content rights
  • First right of refusal, next season
Inquire

Let's move together.

Ready to create your moment? Email us to claim a Q4 activation date or start a custom partnership conversation.

partnerships@thematclub.co