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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On this episode of Audacious, public radio fans show up with objects full of meaning - and the powerful stories behind them - at our live birthday bash. -
On this episode of Audacious, catch up with unforgettable guests from the past five years to see what’s changed, what’s stayed, and what still resonates. -
On this episode of Audacious, meet birder, Peter Kaestner! He discovered a new bird species, and became the first person to catalogue 10,000 birds! -
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. -
On this episode of Audacious, a ritual expert helps us understand why these small acts matter, and past guests reveal the personal rituals they live by. -
On this episode of Audacious, we meet people with phobias of grass, reflections, and buttons, and the expert who helps us understand how to cope with fears like these. -
On this episode of Audacious: From a viral pet reunion to a boy who is blind finding his rhythm again, fire survivors share what the flames couldn’t destroy. -
On this episode of Audacious, we meet two comedians who hype the crowd before a TV show taping begins and explore the unsung art of the warm-up comic. -
On this Gracie Award-winning episode of Audacious, hear the story of intersex activist, Pidgeon Pagonis. They successfully changed one hospital's policies on surgeries for intersex children. -
On this episode of Audacious, we face the regrets that haunt us and discover how they can become tools for growth, courage, and living with greater intention.
