Who we are
Siempreviva is an artisanal ice cream company, that makes knock-your-socks-off sorbets and ice cream inspired by flavors from around the world.
The meaning of Siempreviva is “forever alive” or “everlasting”. It’s a succulent that has incredible resilience and survives extreme weather. Initially, Siempreviva was the poetic symbol of a woman’s strength, but very quickly it evolved to become a symbol of humanity, our strength, wit and everlasting determination to overcome any given situation and achieve anything. It’s a symbol of power and spiritual presence that echoes into the beyond.
Our Vision
Siempreviva's vision is to provide knock-your-socks-off sorbets and ice cream that is as diverse as the people that eat it. We seek to work with local and international artisans to bring new flavors to life. We seek to bring people together to embrace and celebrate our differences and create meaningful impact in our communities and the world.
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About me
My passion for ice cream began 20 years ago working my family’s ice cream truck with my mom. Ice cream meant community, joy and possibility, and I knew it was going to be part of my life. The feelings that ice cream evoked was fascinating.
During college, I took on an active role applying everything I learned, from accounting to arts and marketing. I thought there had to be a better way. We saw transformation in our truck and growth in our community. It truly came alive!
When I got accepted to San Francisco State, I was working a retail job and getting that letter was both exciting and frightening. How will I afford my tuition and relocation expenses in the BIG City?! I ran the numbers using my retail earnings and thought there had to be a better way. The ice cream truck! I was determined. Ice cream took on even more meaning in my life – wit, determination, and growth.
After graduation I wanted ice cream back in my life, and I wanted it to be meaningful, bigger, better, for everyone! You know, there’s gotta be a way always. Today, I present to you Siempreviva, an artisanal ice cream company that brings to you ice cream inspired by flavors from around the world – starting with flavors of my beloved Mexico and the warrior women in my life.
Siempreviva means everlasting or forever alive, it also means sharpness. It’s a succulent with incredible resilience and power. It’s a poetic representation of you, of me, our strength, and wit to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. With Siempreviva, I seek to bring people together through ice cream and as we come together and discover and embrace who we are, we will make meaningful impact in our lives, our community and the world. You know, there’s gotta be a better way… always.
With gratitude,
Cinthia Diaz Calvo - Founder
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MY PROMISE
Meticulously crafted artisan ice cream inspired by flavors from around the world!
