One Life Kitchen

OFFICE VS HOME

Dr. Stephanie Skopek

Stephanie's friends know her as an ‘obnoxiously’ Canadian that has lived in the US for over 25 years. Stephanie practices General Dentistry in North Barrington where she share office space with her husband Bob who is an orthodontist.  Stephanie enjoys drinking coffee on her patio, cooking, reading, learning, golfing and gardening but is always up for a fun adventure, especially if traveling is involved. "I am passionate about the community where I live and supporting local businesses as well as mentoring and promoting women in business."

When in the Office

FASHION STYLE?  Scrubs

COFFEE OR TEA? Coffee and Tea

FAVORITE LUNCH?  A big salad

MUST HAVE WORK GADGET?  Intraoral digital scanner

BRING A LUNCH OR EAT OUT?  Bring a lunch

FAVORITE SPACE? My operatory with a patient

COMMUTE TIME?   10 - 15 minutes 

NEWS SOURCE?  As many as possible for accuracy but Go-To is  the BBC and CBC

DESK ORGANIZED OR CLUTTERED? Depends on the time of day. Always organized at the beginning and end of day.

BRIEFCASE OR HANDBAG? Tote bag….been searching for the ideal Briefcase for years 

Mac or PC? Mac

BREAK TIME?  No set break time…ideally 12:30-1

MOST EFFECTIVE HOURS OF THE WORKDAY? 9-12

FAVORITE BUSINESS BOOK?  Anything Simon Sinek

SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR INDUSTRY? My friend and colleague Jeff Bonk

HOW DO YOU CLOSE OUT YOUR WORKDAY?  Clean my desk

BUSINESS ADVICE? Never stop being curious and learning

When in the Home

FASHION STYLE?  Anything Athleta 

WINE OR COCKTAIL? Cocktail

FAVORITE MEAL YOU COOK? Paella

MUST HAVE KITCHEN GADGET?  Is a coffee pot a gadget?

COOK OUT OR TAKE OUT? Cook 

FAVORITE ROOM IN THE HOUSE? Kitchen

HOURS SPENT DRIVING AROUND?   I’m not usually driving around.  

MUSIC OR PODCAST? Music 

SELF CLEANER OR CLEANING SERVICE?   Teresa for 22 years. She’s part of the family!

PURSE OR WRISTLET?  Daytime purse, evening out wristlet

TV OR NETFLIX? TV cooking shows. Netflix when someone gives me a good recommendation

HOW LONG CAN YOU GO BEFORE YOU NEED A BREAK?  5 days 

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL? Morning

FAVORITE RECREATIONAL READ? The Four Agreements

SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE?  My friend Rebecca Darr, executive director of WINGS

HOW DO YOU UNWIND YOUR DAY? Jigsaw puzzle that is always in progress on my dining room table

HOME FRONT ADVICE? Set one day (or 2 half days) only, for chores so you can relax and enjoy the moments with your family. 

My Favorite Recipe

Stephanie refers to this favorite recipe as a breakfast crowd pleaser when you have company staying for the weekend.

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