​Mission Statement

​Badass Women Poker is a community designed for ambitious women—founders, builders, makers, executives, and professionals from all walks of life—to come together in a fun, supportive, and safe-to-fail environment. Our mission is to empower women to connect, learn, and thrive through the game of poker, fostering confidence, strategy, and camaraderie.

​Why We Started

​Poker has been a part of my life since I worked in advertising over 20 years ago. In 2015, I rekindled my love for the game through Tech Ladies Poker T.O. and cherished the experience of playing until 2020. When the pandemic paused these gatherings, I organized casual games in 2022 but soon realized the city lacked a dedicated space for women to come together around poker. Inspired by the connection and growth I’ve experienced through the game, I created this unique platform in 2024 to fill that gap.

​Why Poker?

​Poker is more than just a game; it’s a metaphor for life. It teaches you to read people, understand dynamics, and trust your instincts. In poker, you’re always one hand away from turning the game around—just like in life. It’s about calculated risks, resilience, and building confidence in a setting where competition can feel empowering rather than intimidating.

​Poker offers women a unique opportunity to develop these skills in a supportive environment encouraging boldness and strategy. It’s a space to practice facing challenges, trusting your judgment, and honing your competitive edge before returning these lessons to the real world. Think of it as part game night, part growth workshop, and part Barbieland—where women can lead, learn, and uplift each other.

​How Does It Work?

• ​Everyone starts with a set amount of chips worth $10 buy-in.

• ​The demo game starts at 6:00 for beginners.

• ​The first round ends around 8:00 PM and the person with the highest total chips advances to the final round.

• ​We count the chips around 9:00 PM, and the player with the highest total is crowned the winner.

• ​There’s an optional loonie pot, which you can put in if you want to participate. It’s not mandatory and winning is to be donated to a charity of the winner’s choosing.

• ​The final table will receive a gift bag of Think Dirty Beauty Box products and a one-month free app premium.

​Winners will be featured on our Finalist Leaderboard. At the end of the year, we’ll host a Finalist Game and Wrap-Up Event to celebrate.

Event Snack: @devotedtoyou
Event Beverage: @chimneytea

​Signage sponsor: Visual 99

​We aim to hold the event once every other month, depending on the organizers’ schedules and participant interest.

​Think Dirty currently supports this poker game. We are looking for sponsors who are interested in partnering with us.

If you’re interested in sponsoring, don't hesitate to contact us at lily.tse@thinkdirtyapp.com.

​We’re also looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. If you’d like to lend a hand, please grab a volunteer ticket.