South African wellness brand Gloot has been announced as the headline sponsor of the upcoming Falling Forward Roadshow, founded and hosted by Rachel Kolisi.
The partnership brings together two purpose-led names with a shared belief that women are at their strongest when they are supported, seen and encouraged to keep going, especially when life does not unfold neatly. For Gloot, it is a natural fit. The brand has built its reputation on helping women feel stronger, healthier and more confident in their everyday lives. Falling Forward speaks to that same idea, just in a different language.
Over a short space of time, Rachel Kolisi’s Falling Forward movement has grown into a respected platform for honest conversations about resilience, personal growth, leadership, wellness and navigating setbacks. It is not about perfection. It is about what happens next. Through shared stories and open dialogue, the roadshow encourages women to embrace the journey, learn from adversity and move forward with greater clarity and strength.
For Gloot, supporting that message was an easy decision.
“At Gloot, we’ve always believed that wellness is about far more than products. It’s about confidence, self-belief, community and helping women become the best version of themselves,” says Greg Tinkler, Founder and CEO of Gloot. “When we learned more about Rachel’s vision for Falling Forward, it immediately resonated with us because it aligns so closely with what we stand for as a brand.”
The sponsorship forms part of Gloot’s broader commitment to investing in communities, events and platforms that create meaningful impact for South African women. As the brand continues to grow its presence in the women’s wellness, lifestyle and empowerment space, this partnership adds another layer to that journey. It takes Gloot beyond the product shelf and into lived moments, real conversations and spaces where women come together to connect.
Tinkler says the deeper appeal of the roadshow lies in its honesty.
“The reality is that nobody’s journey is perfect. Every entrepreneur, every mother, every professional and every woman faces setbacks. What matters is how we respond and how we continue moving forward. That’s why we are so proud to be supporting this roadshow and the incredible conversations it creates.”
As headline sponsor, Gloot will support the national tour while bringing a series of wellness experiences, product activations and community engagement moments to attendees throughout the roadshow. The brand’s presence is expected to add a practical wellness dimension to an event already rooted in empowerment and personal growth, giving women the chance to engage with Gloot in a more immersive and meaningful way.
The partnership also reflects a broader cultural shift. Women are increasingly drawn to brands and events that offer more than visibility. They want relevance. They want support that feels real. They want spaces that understand both ambition and exhaustion, confidence and vulnerability. Falling Forward has become one of those spaces. Gloot’s involvement strengthens that offering while reinforcing the brand’s own mission to champion women in ways that feel grounded, modern and useful.
At its core, this is a partnership built on shared values. Falling Forward creates room for women to have the conversations that matter. Gloot brings a wellness-first approach that supports women in showing up fully for those conversations and for themselves.
The 2026 Falling Forward Roadshow dates and venues are as follows:
- 12 August. Pretoria. 3CI Church
- 15 August. Cape Town. Artscape Theatre Centre
- 19 August. Johannesburg. The Capital Hotel
- 26 August. George. Fancourt
- 27 August. Plettenberg Bay. Bramon Wine Estate
- 10 September. Durban. Grace Family Church
- 14 September. Windhoek. TBC
- 22 September. East London. Guild Theatre
- 24 September. Gqeberha. Boardwalk Hotel & Convention Centre
With a national footprint and a message that continues to resonate, the roadshow is expected to draw women looking not for polished answers, but for perspective, courage and connection. Gloot is proud to stand behind that.
