Lauren Drain Kagan is an American registered nurse, fitness model, WBFF bikini pro, certified personal trainer, author, and social media influencer who gained widespread attention for her 2013 New York Times bestselling memoir Banished: Surviving My Years in the Westboro Baptist Church.
With millions of followers across platforms, she is recognized for sharing her journey from cult survivor to empowered woman while promoting health, resilience, and a balanced lifestyle.
Profile
- Full Name: Lauren Danielle Drain Kagan
- Stage Name: Lauren Drain
- Born: 31 December 1985
- Age: 40 years old
- Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Registered Nurse, Fitness Model, Personal Trainer, Author, and Content Creator
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Steve Drain and Lucy Drain
- Siblings: Faithy Marie Drain, Taylor Drain, and Boaz Abel Drain
- Spouse: David Kagan (m. 2013)
- Children: Aria Skye Kagan
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $1,500,000
Early Life and Education
Lauren Drain was born on 31 December 1985 in Tampa, Florida, to Steve Drain and Lucy Drain.
She has three siblings: Faithy Marie Drain, Taylor Drain, and Boaz Abel Drain. The family lived near Bradenton until she was about five, then moved to Kansas so her father could pursue graduate studies at the University of Kansas before later returning briefly to Florida.
She graduated from Topeka West High School in Topeka, Kansas, and earned a Wiseman Scholarship to attend Washburn University. In 2007, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Her ethnicity is Caucasian American, and she identifies as Christian.
Career
Lauren Drain began working in healthcare at age 16 and, after graduating from Washburn University in 2007, spent nine years as a cardiac registered nurse, including full-time night shifts and per-diem work.
During this time, she also pursued fitness, becoming a WBFF bikini pro and a certified personal trainer, while building a modeling career that earned her the nickname “World’s Hottest Nurse.”
In 2013, she published her memoir Banished, which detailed her experiences growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church, her eventual expulsion just before her 22nd birthday, and the painful severance of family ties.
The book became a New York Times bestseller and helped launch her as a public speaker and advocate for those leaving high-control groups.
She expanded into online fitness with training programs, meal guides, and coaching, while maintaining her nursing credentials and occasionally working in healthcare on the East Coast.
Lauren Drain has grown a large social media following where she shares workout content, faith-based encouragement, family life, and motivational messages.
She continues to influence others through her platforms, fitness business ventures, and honest reflections on resilience and personal growth.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @laurendrainfit
- Facebook Handle: Lauren Drain
- YouTube Handle: Lauren Drain
- Twitter Handle: Unknown
Personal Life
Lauren Drain married David Kagan in August 2013 in a ceremony attended by former Westboro members but boycotted by her own family. The couple has one daughter, Aria Skye Kagan, born on 28 December 2019.
She has spoken openly about the trauma of being banished from the church and cut off from her parents and siblings, as well as the challenges and joys of rebuilding her life, pursuing her passions, and raising her daughter while balancing faith, fitness, and family.
Net Worth
Lauren Drain has an estimated net worth of around $1,500,000.
Her income primarily comes from her long career as a registered nurse, earnings from fitness modeling and WBFF competitions, revenue from online training programs and meal guides, book sales from her bestselling memoir Banished, and brand sponsorships and collaborations as a social media influencer with millions of followers.
