Brynn Whitfield shared “a little life update” on June 9 in which she confirmed she was stepping away from The Real Housewives of New York City.

“After much contemplation, I’ve decided to step back from reality TV, at least for now,” she announced in a statement on her Instagram Stories on Monday. Brynn also shared her reflections on her experience with RHONY in the statement:

“Being part of The Real Housewives of New York City has been one of the most entertaining, unpredictable, and enchanting times in my life. It was a privilege of a lifetime to play a role in revamping such a legendary series,” she expressed. “From the very beginning, I believed RHONY is a show for the fans—we are merely temporary caretakers of something that truly belongs to the audience. I hope I made you laugh a great deal, cry just a little, and more than anything, I hope there’s a TV in heaven so that Mimi (who absolutely loved her shows) could watch me and feel proud. To everyone who took a chance on me, supported me, and showed me kindness and understanding—thank you. My gratitude is limitless.”

Brynn Whitfield shares an update on her dating app, Hoppy

“Last week, Hoppy, the dating app I co-founded and proudly serve as Chief Marketing Officer – hit a massive download milestone,” she wrote. “I can’t even put into words how surreal it feels. All I want to do now is pour every ounce of energy into building Hoppy into the #1 dating app in the world.”

She continued later on in the statement, “Splitting my time between my London and NYC offices, building Hoppy alongside the most successful entrepreneurs, developers, and marketers-creating THE app where the good guys are (where dating feels fun, safe, and cool again) feels like a lifelong dream I never knew is coming true.”

Brynn Hoppy offers an update on her podcast, Please See Below

Additionally, she offered up new insights into other current and future projects, including her podcast, which she launched back in March in which she chats with other pop culture personalities.

“I’ve never felt more me than on my Spotify podcast, Please See Below,” she wrote.

Brynn Hoppy teases her upcoming book release

“And prepare to laugh, cry, and possibly poop when you read my book coming out later this year. To date, I’ve only shared a fraction of who I am, what I’ve been through and what I’ve learned. It’s the most vulnerable thing I’ve ever written…”

She closed out her statement as such: “As Sheryl Sandberg said: ‘If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.’ So here we  go… We’re done dating his dad. It’s time to steal his inheritance. Xoxo, Brynnie.”

Learn more about Brynn’s career and job and her fabulous NYC apartment.