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This is the concept behind Sad Girl Creamery, a Latina-owned ice cream pop-up that was seven years in the making opened by SueEllen Mancini.
“I've been wanting to start this for a long time. I definitely wanted it to be Latin-centric and for it to include all the different types of cultures within our culture,” said Mancini.
What makes her ice cream and paletas different from others is the unique flavors she includes in her menu and how she opens up conversations around mental health, a subject that hits close to home.
Although she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 26, Mancini said she has been dealing with it since she was 14-years-old. Her Sad Girl’s platform is like a diary where she documents not just what she has learned over the years regarding mental health but also what she's still learning. It’s a safe space for her and anyone who wants to share their mental health journey.