A former Microsoft executive turned entrepreneur, Lily Kanter is the CEO of the wildly successful baby bedding and furniture company Serena & Lily. With celebrity fans like Jennifer Garner and Debra Messing raving about the high quality, unique colors and modern style of their line, the sky is the limit for this business. The popularity of Serena & Lily has been featured in People Magazine and the two founders are Cookie Magazine's current "Mothers of Invention."

Lily and her partner Serena authored the soon to be released Nursery Style. Somehow Lily also manages to engage in many philanthropic pursuits. With three boys under five, she certainly has her hands full. Take a peek at her very candid answers to our questions and you will see why she describes herself as both easy going and maniacal. From our perspective, Lily Kanter is incredibly kind, extremely generous with her limited time and an inspiring example of all that we women with young children can accomplish.

How many children do you have? How old are they? What are their names?

Three children, 5 ½, 3 ½, and 1 ½, their names are Max, Zeke, and Nate.

Describe your job.

As co-founder of Serena & Lily, I run the business and operations of Serena & Lily.

How many hours a week do you work?

40 plus hours per week.

Do you work exclusively in the office, exclusively from home or some combination?

I work mostly from the office and many hours in the evening after the children go to bed.

What are the pros and cons of your schedule?

The major pro is that my schedule is dictated by me. The con is that I am not the least bit dispensable in the company and I have zero time for myself.

What are the best and worst parts of your job?

The best part is the creation of new ideas and strategy. The worst part is the daily burden and aggravation of running a business.

Would you work if you could afford to stay home? If so, why?

Absolutely YES, I love to create and that is what fuels my soul. I love spending half my waking hours with my children/husband and half with my business and non-profit pursuits. This definitely makes me a better mom and wife.

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