SPOTTED: NeNe Leakes at The Grove in Los Angeles for an interview with Maria Menounos of Extra to promote the new season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and the paperback release of her memoir, Never Make the Same Mistake Twice.

During the interview, NeNe said, “I don’t know why I put myself out there for everyone to judge and start talking all their trash, but I did, and, it worked.”

The newly-single Leakes told TV Guide about the breakup of her marriage: “Greg and I are separated. He’s moved out.” Leakes continued, “It’s tough because we’ve been together for 15 years and it’s really hard on me because I’ve been with him since I was young and I’ve never really lived on my own. It’s really different for me.” About their current relationship status, she said, “I’m not a dater. When I got married, I took my vows very seriously — I wanted to be married for life. This is probably the hardest thing I’ve had to do. But Greg will be on the show this season. I have an issue with my oldest son, and Greg does come over and help me with that. We are co-parenting, and we do have a child together. We’re just not living together.”

As to what we should expect on the upcoming season of RHOA, Leakes told TV Guide: “Well, you know, I love being an entrepreneur and when I did Celebrity Apprentice with Mr. Trump, he taught us a lot about starting businesses.” Leakes continued, “You’ll see a lot of me doing my business ventures this season. I’m coming out with a wine… I’m actually a restaurateur. I have Famous Famiglia pizzeria that has opened up in the Sacramento airport. I’m also working with my business partner [who may be her new love interest, so tune in to find out!] on opening up the Linnethia Lounge.”