Impactivism is an economic and political philosophy that centers on Impact. Impact is the currency of the Universe and Impactivism aims to harness this currency for the advancement of everyone.
Capitalism is broken and unsustainable, but Impactivism provides unlimited jobs and will usher in a new era of exponential growth.
by Wishborn July 27, 2017
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