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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shared tables, long dinners
Finding your people
Taking the stage
Friends, not just contacts
Learning together
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.