Ill, But Still a Boss.

Because being chronically ill doesn’t mean giving up on ambition—it means redefining success on your own terms.

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More Than Merch—A Movement for the Ambitious & Chronically Ill

Ill Boss is a lifestyle brand and community built for those who refuse to let their diagnosis define their dreams. Through bold designs, advocacy, and financial support, we’re changing the narrative around what it means to work, thrive, and live with an invisible illness. Every purchase supports community medical relief, research, and the reality of living with a chronic illness.

Wear Your Strength

Founder: Ashlee’s Story

At 26, I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia, which progressed to Polycythemia Vera just a year later. PV is a rare, chronic blood cancer that thickens the blood, increasing the risk of serious complications.

The day I was diagnosed, I went home and scoured the internet for answers. But I found nothing that spoke to me—nothing written in layman’s terms, nothing relatable, and no one that looked like me sharing their experience.

I created Ill Boss because I don’t want anyone else to go through that.

This brand is more than clothing—it’s a statement, a support system, and a resource for those navigating chronic illness while still pursuing their ambitions. Every purchase directly supports medical expenses, research, and relief efforts for others in the chronic illness community.

Because being ill doesn’t mean we’re incapable—it means we do things differently. And that’s what makes us bosses.