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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 32 MIN

Where Compassion & Consistency Meet: Angie Khalaf of Mr. Mike's Grill, Metro-Detroit's Gluten-Free Favorite

from Highlighther: Shining the Spotlight on Female Entrepreneurs · host Jenny Herman

Send Fan Mail!What does it look like to build a business with consistency and compassion?This week, I sat down with Angie from Mr. Mike's Grill, a family-owned restaurant that's become a favorite for the gluten-free community in Metro Detroit. Angie shares how her family's journey started with one small gluten-free menu inspired by her mom's celiac diagnosis. Over the years, that simple idea has grown into one of the largest gluten-free menus in the area, all because they stayed consistent with their priorities--good food, good service, safe experience.We also talk about building trust with customers, learning as you go, balancing family and business, and why consistency can be one of the most powerful tools an entrepreneur has.Listen for the advice Angie's mom gave her years ago. It's good!Whether you're an entrepreneur, a foodie, or someone who simply appreciates businesses that lead with heart, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.In this episode, we talk about: How one family's personal experience led to an incredible gluten-free menu  Why consistency has been their greatest business superpower  Building customer trust  And more!Connect with Angie and Mr. Mike's Grill:Follow them on Facebook.Visit their website.Fun in the HighlightHer community:Join HighlightHer over on Patreon with a limited-time free trial! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship.Claim your gift Advice, Encouragement & Lessons from 10 Female Entrepreneurs and also get each podcast episode delivered.Join the fun with over 500 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook!Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step.Know someone who should be a guest on the HighlightHer podcast? Nominate her here!Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit!Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift.Credits:Editing: Greg HermanMusic: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

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Send Fan Mail! What does it look like to build a business with consistency and compassion? This week, I sat down with Angie from Mr. Mike's Grill, a family-owned restaurant that's become a favorite for the gluten-free community in Metro Detroit. Angie shares how her family's journey started with one small gluten-free menu inspired by her mom's celiac diagnosis. Over the years, that simple idea has grown into one of the largest gluten-free menus in the area, all because they stayed consi...

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