Liis Windischmann is a Canadian plus‑size model, body‑positivity advocate, and wellness content creator based in Toronto, Ontario. She is known for her work in fashion modeling, television hosting, and for promoting mindful living resources such as meditative recordings, journals, and videos.
Early life
Windischmann began modeling at the age of sixteen. She was advised early in her career to lose weight, a suggestion she declined. Four years later, a talent scout discovered her in a mall, leading to her entry into the plus‑size modeling industry.
Career
Modeling – Windischmann has modeled for a range of Canadian and international brands, including Addition Elle, Reitmans, and Laura. She has been represented by agencies such as Ford 12+ and has appeared in campaigns and runway shows that emphasize inclusive sizing.
Television – In 2006, she hosted a half‑hour program on Canadian Learning Television that focused on modeling and the fashion industry.
Advocacy and entrepreneurship – In 2007, Windischmann created the “Fenomenal Calendar,” featuring plus‑size women, and organized the “Walk the Catwalk” event to encourage designers to produce a broader range of sample sizes. She later served as director of the Ben Barry Agency and acted as fashion insider for LOU LOU Magazine’s 14+ section.
Wellness and mindfulness – Following a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2011, during which she lost approximately 50 pounds, Windischmann expanded her public profile to include wellness content creation. Under the brand “Liison Life,” she produces meditative recordings, affirmation videos, and related resources aimed at fostering self‑love and personal growth. She is active on platforms such as Insight Timer and YouTube, where she shares guided meditations and mindfulness practices.
Personal life
Windischmann’s experience with thyroid disease and associated weight changes has informed her advocacy for body positivity and health‑focused self‑care. Details about her private life, including birth date and family background, are not publicly documented.
Recognition
Windischmann is frequently cited in media coverage of the plus‑size modeling movement and body‑positivity initiatives in Canada. She has been featured in interviews and articles discussing the importance of size inclusivity in fashion and the role of wellness practices in personal empowerment.
