Wendy Aguilar

12/01/2025

Last month, I shared a simple transition video that reached more than 220k views on Instagram and 136k on Facebook. The best part is that transition videos aren’t complicated at all.

For this project, I partnered with Brides for a Cause to promote their free wedding dress event for veterans and first responders. I knew right away that a transition would be the perfect way to tell the story: two of our members appear in uniform, and in the blink of an eye, they transform into brides in beautiful gowns.

The trick is simple. You record the same action twice, in the same spot, with two different outfits. Then you cut the first clip halfway through, insert the second clip where the motion completes, and just like that, you’ve created a seamless transformation.

It’s one of the easiest and most fun tools you can use to create engaging content.

Will you be trying a transition video?

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

The 10-year-old me would be so proud.

Muchas gracias Nuestro Diario

Wendy Aguilar nació en Jutiapa, pero vivió parte de su infancia en la capital guatemalteca, luego de que sus padres migraran a Estados Unidos en busca de un ...

09/23/2025

This month, I had the honor of covering the Sacramento 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

Step after step, our firefighters and community members carried the memory of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Being there was a powerful reminder of resilience, unity, and the promise to never forget.🇺🇸

I’m grateful I was able to capture these moments through my lens and share the story of courage and remembrance with our community.

#343

09/22/2025

From a small village in Guatemala without running water or electricity to building a life in California, my journey has been anything but easy.

In this interview, I share what it means to pursue the American dream, the sacrifices my family made, and the gratitude I carry every day.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my story during Hispanic Heritage Month. In this interview, I share what it means to pursue the American dream, the sacrifices my family made, and the gratitude I carry every day.

09/22/2025

Growing up in a small village in Guatemala, her family didn’t have running water, electricity or modern plumbing.

09/19/2025

Nunca olvido mis humildes raíces🩷 Guatemala va siempre en mi corazón.

08/29/2025

This morning, I joined Maribel Lopez from Univision 19 to talk about the importance of wearing a life jacket as you enjoy the water this three-day weekend. 🛶

It’s especially important to get this message to our Spanish-speaking community and let everyone know where they can find free life jackets to stay safe!

04/23/2025

The Social Media Strategies Summit for First Responders (Virtual) is off to an incredible start—and I’m thrilled to be moderating a panel tomorrow!

🎥 Video Best Practices: Content Creation for Instagram Stories & Reels
🗓️ Wednesday at 10:00 AM (PST)
📍Join us here: https://socialmediastrategiessummit.com/first-responders-2025/summit/agenda-at-a-glance/day-two/9.html?headparentid=0

I’ll be joining an amazing lineup of communicators: Alaina Gertz, Austin McDaniel, and Ronda Scholting—as we dive into tips, strategies, and examples to help public safety agencies maximize their impact through short-form video.

If you’re looking to take your department’s social presence to the next level, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

03/27/2025

This week, I opened an email from the Social Media Conference, and as I clicked through to explore the agenda for GSMCON2025, I was hit with a surreal moment—there I was, right on the cover. A photo from last year’s presentation on Instagram Reels. And even more humbling? This year, I’ve been invited back to lead a two-hour workshop:

🎬 Short-Form Video 201 – Crafting Engaging Videos from Planning to Publishing

Someone recently asked me, “With all the things you do, do you still get nervous when speaking in public?” The answer? Absolutely. Every. Single. Time. But I do it anyway.

As an introvert, I’ve come a long way. In high school, I was the student who sat in the back of the classroom, praying the teacher wouldn’t call on me because even that tiny spotlight would send me into full-blown panic. I never volunteered to speak, and when I had to—because of a class project—I wanted to disappear.

It wasn’t until college that I started pushing myself. Raising my hand. Volunteering. Speaking up, even when my voice shook. And now? I stand on conference stages, leading workshops, sharing my knowledge, and hoping to empower others.

I wish my younger self could see me now. She’d be shocked. She’d be proud. And I hope that anyone reading this—who feels that same fear—knows that growth is possible. Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s moving forward despite it.

02/12/2025

Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to lead an amazing team in showcasing Sacramento Fire on the popular Becoming a Firefighter Podcast!🎙️

With so many moving parts behind the scenes, it was a rewarding challenge to bring this vision to life. The result? An outstanding episode highlighting everything that makes Sacramento Fire a great place for everyone. From career opportunities to our department culture, we put the spotlight on what it truly means to serve this community.

A huge shoutout to the fantastic team that made it all happen! Working together to promote recruitment and share our mission was an absolute honor. If you haven’t checked out the episode yet, don’t miss it!

Watch the episode here: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=becoming+a+firefither+recruitment+in+the+spotlight&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 =ive&vld=cid:dacf3921,vid:U-NUcFv8C_U,st:0

01/30/2025

✨ Ribbon cutting throwback! ✨

A few weeks ago, we wrapped up an incredible journey with Leadership Sacramento, and I’m still reminiscing about our final day together. 🎉

I couldn’t resist sharing a few more photos from our ribbon-cutting ceremony—because honestly, it was a moment worth celebrating all over again!

This wasn’t just any ribbon cutting; it marked the unveiling of a street soccer facility that we had the privilege of helping to build. Watching this vision come to life and knowing the impact it’ll have on the community was truly unforgettable. 💙⚽
Big thanks to everyone who poured their hearts into this project and made it happen. It’s amazing what teamwork, leadership, and a shared purpose can achieve!

Here's to many more goals scored and lives touched on this field! 🥅