Linsay is a member of Sucker Creek First Nation and was raised on her reserve before moving to Edmonton, Alberta to pursue her education.
[1] Willier completed her bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care at Grant MacEwan University.
Linsay won the coveted first runner up prize on Canada's Next Top Model and made it home in time to attend her graduation.
Linsay was discovered at West Edmonton Mall by a Western Canada Fashion Week Designer.
[10] In 2009 she created her youth empowerment company Dreams in Motion[11] which provided interactive self-esteem and confidence building workshops.