In this episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with emotional intelligence expert Hiba Tanvir to unpack what EQ really is, why it matters in entrepreneurship and motherhood, and how to build it. From “downstairs vs. upstairs brain” to the pause–paraphrase–pivot method, they explore practical tools for responding (not reacting), raising emotionally intelligent kids, and leading with compassion in an AI-driven world. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Matters Now 00:31 – Meet Our Guest: Hiba Tanvir 01:23 – Hiba’s Work: EQ Strategist with Unconventional Tools 02:36 – What Is Emotional Intelligence? A Simple Definition 04:13 – “Emotions Are Not Fluff”: Reuniting Emotion + Intelligence 05:35 – The Four Pillars of EQ: Self/Social Awareness & Management 08:14 – Do the Inner Work Before You Lead Others 10:46 – In the Age of AI, EQ Is the Real Intelligence 12:48 – Empathy vs. Compassion (And Why Empathy Isn’t Enough) 16:41 – From Reacting to Responding: Where to Start 21:03 – Downstairs vs. Upstairs Brain: Name It to Tame It 23:23 – Coaching Kids (and Ourselves) Through Big Feelings 24:49 – Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children 27:51 – Boundaries, Safe Outlets, and Returning to Repair 29:10 – Modeling Vulnerability at Home 32:00 – The Invitation to Repair (Not Time-Out, Time-In) 34:45 – Why Lack of Repair Becomes Adult Shame 36:43 – Closing Gratitude & Next Episode Tease Hiba's Links: Website: https://www.htcompassion.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ht_compassion Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok
