Former Saturday Night Live cast member Ego Nwodim says she’s excited about moving on to new challenges, and that the NBC comedy show is a “stepping stone.”

Speaking on a panel titled “Cultural Impact: How Story, Style, and Strategy Shape What’s Next” at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City Wednesday, Nwodim addressed her recent SNL departure after seven seasons.

“There’s so much I want to do and SNL is always meant to be a stepping stone,” she said. “There’s so many ideas that I need to have time to create. I’m looking forward to doing that. So directing, more writing in a different capacity. Very excited. It’s an exciting thing.”

Nwodim’s decision not to return for the show’s 51st season, launching October 4, was one of the more surprising recent exits – he

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