Impactivist (noun)
im·pact·iv·ist | /im-ˈpak-tiv-ist/
Definition: An empath in motion. A person who transforms empathy into impact by taking intentional action for social, environmental or systemic change.
Driven by care, powered by science, and unshaken by apathy, an Impactivist doesn’t just feel the world’s pain, they work to heal it.
Origin: Coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, the term emerged from the need to name a new kind of changemaker, one who leads with heart and delivers with action.
It redefines activism for the empathic age: inclusive, personal, strategic, and scalable.
Key Traits:
Deeply compassionate
Solution-oriented
Science-grounded
Community-focused
Emotionally intelligent
Related Terms:
Impactivism (noun): The movement and emotional urgency that fuels an Impactivist.
Impactivate (verb): To awaken one's full potential for change.
Empactivator (noun): Someone who awakens or empowers empaths and transforms them into Impactivists.
im·pact·iv·ist | /im-ˈpak-tiv-ist/
Definition: An empath in motion. A person who transforms empathy into impact by taking intentional action for social, environmental or systemic change.
Driven by care, powered by science, and unshaken by apathy, an Impactivist doesn’t just feel the world’s pain, they work to heal it.
Origin: Coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, the term emerged from the need to name a new kind of changemaker, one who leads with heart and delivers with action.
It redefines activism for the empathic age: inclusive, personal, strategic, and scalable.
Key Traits:
Deeply compassionate
Solution-oriented
Science-grounded
Community-focused
Emotionally intelligent
Related Terms:
Impactivism (noun): The movement and emotional urgency that fuels an Impactivist.
Impactivate (verb): To awaken one's full potential for change.
Empactivator (noun): Someone who awakens or empowers empaths and transforms them into Impactivists.
“He’s not just posting about injustice, he’s organizing local cleanups, mentoring teens, and pushing policy. Total Impactivist vibes.”
by Molkisha April 23, 2025
Impactivate (verb)
im·pac·ti·vate | /im-ˈpak-tə-ˌvāt/
Definition: To motivate and empower empathetic individuals to take intentional, science-backed actions that lead to meaningful and sustainable change in their lives and communities.
Origin:
Coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, to describe the act of converting emotional empathy into bold, impactful action. The word blends impact + activate, and forms the basis of a new movement of conscious leadership.
Related Terms:
'Impactivist (noun)': An empath who takes action to create positive change.
'Empactivator (noun)': One who awakens or empowers empaths to reach their full potential.
'Empactivation (noun)': The process of transforming empathy into global impact.
im·pac·ti·vate | /im-ˈpak-tə-ˌvāt/
Definition: To motivate and empower empathetic individuals to take intentional, science-backed actions that lead to meaningful and sustainable change in their lives and communities.
Origin:
Coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, to describe the act of converting emotional empathy into bold, impactful action. The word blends impact + activate, and forms the basis of a new movement of conscious leadership.
Related Terms:
'Impactivist (noun)': An empath who takes action to create positive change.
'Empactivator (noun)': One who awakens or empowers empaths to reach their full potential.
'Empactivation (noun)': The process of transforming empathy into global impact.
“By embracing her inner strength and compassion, she chose to impactivate her community to act on environmental sustainability.”
by Molkisha April 23, 2025
im·pact·iv·ism | /im-ˈpak-tiv-iz-əm/
Definition: A global movement and emotional state rooted in the urgent need to act for positive, sustainable impact.
It is the burning drive within an Impactivist—a deep, embodied response to injustice, harm, or stagnation—that compels one to transform empathy into action.
Origin: First coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, as a way to describe a new wave of changemakers: empaths who take action, combining compassion with science, policy and innovation. It blends impact + activism, with a heavy dose of emotional intelligence.
Associated Terms:
Impactivist (noun): A person who practices Impactivism.
Impactivate (verb): To activate empathy and drive meaningful change.
Empactivator (noun): Someone who empowers empaths to become changemakers.
Definition: A global movement and emotional state rooted in the urgent need to act for positive, sustainable impact.
It is the burning drive within an Impactivist—a deep, embodied response to injustice, harm, or stagnation—that compels one to transform empathy into action.
Origin: First coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, as a way to describe a new wave of changemakers: empaths who take action, combining compassion with science, policy and innovation. It blends impact + activism, with a heavy dose of emotional intelligence.
Associated Terms:
Impactivist (noun): A person who practices Impactivism.
Impactivate (verb): To activate empathy and drive meaningful change.
Empactivator (noun): Someone who empowers empaths to become changemakers.
“Caring is cool, but she’s all about Impactivism: organizing beach cleanups, mentoring youth, and pushing climate bills.”
by Molkisha April 23, 2025