Sergio Mendez, inspired by his entrepreneurial family and childhood in Tijuana, has opened Mystical Blends, a coffee and smoothie shop in Denver. The Sweet Mango drink on the menu harks back to the candies he sold as an 8-year-old. Despite the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Mendez's journey has come full circle with the support of community leaders and friends. Located off East Colfax, the shop has received a warm welcome from the neighborhood. Mendez’s story is a testament to resilience and the realization of the American dream.
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