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.

Find Your Next Experience

PATRICK & JENNIFER

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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.

PATRICK CASALE

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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.

JENNIFER AGEE

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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.

01

Bring your whole self.

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

02

Make room for both.

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

03

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.

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.

See Where We’re Headed

Have a Question? Email Jennifer