EMPOWERED ESCAPES / ABOUT US

Different strengths. One shared belief.

We’re Patrick Casale and Jennifer Agee. We believe practical learning, meaningful connection, and a change of scenery can make room for something new.

Patrick Casale and Jennifer Agee, founders of Empowered Escapes

01 / OUR STORY

We wanted the experiences we couldn’t find.

We were tired of the same trainings and conferences in the same places. We wanted to combine useful learning with travel, real conversation, and time to enjoy the destination. So we began creating the experiences we wished existed.

We were tired of the same trainings and conferences in the same places. We wanted to combine useful learning with travel, real conversation, and time to enjoy the destination. So we began creating the experiences we wished existed.

As entrepreneurs in the mental health field, we understand the challenge of caring for your clients while building a business and a life that work for you. Empowered Escapes brings together the practical and personal sides of that journey.

As entrepreneurs in the mental health field, we understand the challenge of caring for your clients while building a business and a life that work for you. Empowered Escapes brings together the practical and personal sides of that journey.

Portrait of Patrick Casale

02 / MEET PATRICK

Patrick Casale

Entrepreneur · Business Coach · Keynote Speaker

Patrick is an AuDHD entrepreneur who helps business owners work through self-doubt and perfectionism. He brings a direct, authentic approach to coaching and experience leading retreats in the U.S. and internationally.

He owns a group practice in Western North Carolina and hosts All Things Private Practice and Divergent Conversations. His work supports neurodivergent business owners, with honesty and transparency at its core.

Doubt yourself. Do it anyway.

03 / MEET JENNIFER

Jennifer Agee, LCPC

Entrepreneur · Therapist · Strategic Business Coach

Jennifer is a serial entrepreneur, strategic business coach, and founder of Counseling Community, Inc. and Counseling Community KC. Her background in clinical mental health and training in EMDR and hypnotherapy inform her compassionate approach to coaching.

She has led nonprofits, provides continuing education, and hosts Sh*t You Wish You Learned in Grad School. Jennifer brings strategy, service, and soul to the experiences she creates. Her optimism is a natural balance to Patrick’s directness.

Portrait of Jennifer Agee

04 / A HUMAN APPROACH

Practical support. Room to be yourself.

Our partnership is about more than business coaching. We’re building a community where therapists and entrepreneurs can learn, connect, and find their own way forward.

Bring your whole self.

We value authenticity and transparency. You don’t need a polished business persona to be part of the conversation.

Make room for both.

Professional learning and personal growth belong together. So do meaningful connection and time to enjoy where you are.

Grow in your own way.

Build confidence with practical ideas and people who understand your work. There’s no single right way to move forward.

Start with what you need

What do you need from your next escape?

We design every experience around what people actually need. Take our two-minute quiz to name yours—and get two small steps you can start this week.

7 questions

About 2 minutes

Free, no email needed

Which escape style is yours?

Space to reset

Your people

A clear next step

A brave new chapter

Start with what you need

What do you need from your next escape?

We design every experience around what people actually need. Take our two-minute quiz to name yours—and get two small steps you can start this week.

7 questions

About 2 minutes

Free, no email needed

Which escape style is yours?

Space to reset

Your people

A clear next step

A brave new chapter

Start with what you need

What do you need from your next escape?

We design every experience around what people actually need. Take our two-minute quiz to name yours—and get two small steps you can start this week.

7 questions

About 2 minutes

Free, no email needed

Which escape style is yours?

Space to reset

Your people

A clear next step

A brave new chapter

05 / FROM PAST RETREATS

Moments worth bringing home.

Retreat dinner

Shared tables, long dinners

Retreat community

Finding your people

Retreat session

Taking the stage

Retreat friends

Friends, not just contacts

Retreat group

Learning together

Retreat cooking class

A taste of the place

Retreat dinner

Shared tables, long dinners

Retreat community

Finding your people

Retreat session

Taking the stage

Retreat friends

Friends, not just contacts

Retreat group

Learning together

Retreat cooking class

A taste of the place

COME TRAVEL WITH US

Out of your routine.
Into good company.

Spend a few days learning alongside Patrick, Jennifer, and people who get your work.
Ask us a question, or stay in the loop until the timing feels right.