Charli D’Amelio Says Kim Kardashian ‘Inspired’ Her Work with Prison Reform: ‘I Was Really Blown Away’ (Exclusive)

“Some of the stories about being trapped in this cycle are heartbreaking,” the TikTok star tells PEOPLE

Charli D’Amelio is tipping her hat to Kim Kardashian for inspiring her to get involved in social change.

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, the 19-year-old social media influencer — D’Amelio is teaming up with REFORM Alliance to empower Gen Z to embrace supervision reform as a priority issue — discussed how she’s using her star power to help others.

“I heard Kim speak on this issue at a dinner hosted at Michael Rubin’s house that really kicked off the idea for REFORM’s Future Shapers Advisory Council,” says the “if you ask me to” singer about becoming involved in criminal justice reform.