Jessica Severin de Martinez
Producer, AudaciousJessica Severin de Martinez is a producer for Audacious with Chion Wolf.
Growing up in Germany, she lived in several European countries before deciding to call Connecticut her home a decade ago. With a fierce love for words and a background in internal auditing, she found her dream job at Connecticut Public.
Jessica was one of the producers of the Audacious episode ‘I Regret Becoming A Parent,’ which won a Gracie Award in 2022. She played a key role behind the scenes when Chion Wolf received a Gracie for Best Host in 2024. Jessica was also a producer of the episode ‘Intersex advocacy and the fight for bodily autonomy with Pidgeon Pagonis,’ which was honored with a Gracie in 2025, this time in the Portrait/Biography category.
When Jessica is not looking for audacious stories and guests, you might find her writing poetry, trying to perfect the execution of her grandma’s apple cake recipe, or creating moments of calm in this fast-spinning, beautiful world.
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Scott Wallace takes us into the Brazilian Amazon as part of a rare expedition to protect one of the world's last uncontacted tribes - without ever meeting them. -
From sold-out arenas and second chances to first homes, true love, and outer space, hear 36 Audacious guests share pinch me moments when life felt almost too good to be real. -
When survivors of sexual abuse speak, how can we listen better? The executive director of CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence offers guidance, and Drew John Ladd shares his story. -
On this episode of Audacious, a woman donates her kidney to someone with opposing beliefs, changing them both. Plus, one donor changes lives, including her own. -
For three musicians with disabilities, making music means rethinking breath, rhythm, movement, access, and the path between body, instrument, and sound. -
Comedians take the mic in unlikely places: an office where no one’s allowed to laugh, a jail, and nursing homes where the audience has no idea what they're in for. -
We head to Lake Compounce in Bristol to watch a dozen hopefuls try to qualify for the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest. Plus, learn from pros like “Katina Eats Kilos” what it’s like to eat your way to success. -
Joe Stone became paralyzed after trying to protect his daughter in a car crash. Then he discovered wheelchair rugby, a full-contact sport built around collision. -
Stephanie Salvilla shares the story of her baby, Gannon, who died in a hot car, and a leader of Kids and Car Safety explains why these tragedies can happen to any caregiver. -
On this episode of Audacious, giving isn’t just for the rich. You’ll meet people who prove that everyday generosity can be radical, joyful, and deeply human.
