The Longest Layover with Maja Gray
One woman's true story of going halfway around the globe to face what she couldn't outrun.
Join us for an Open Spaces evening with Maja Gray, who found herself living in a foreign airport for six months, as she shares what it taught her about grief, resilience, and coming home to yourself.
After losing her father, Maja Gray found herself untethered. She boarded a flight with no clear destination and ended up living in Singapore’s Changi Airport for nearly six months.
This isn’t a story about travel. It’s about what happens when life stops making sense and the only way forward is inward.
Join us for a powerful night of storytelling and connection as Maja shares how the most unexpected chapter of her life became the one that changed everything.
What to Expect:
A warm, welcoming space to connect with others through meaningful conversation, free of cheesy icebreakers
An intimate fireside chat and open Q+A with Maja on grief, resilience, and coming home to yourself
Light bites, a nourishing dinner, and something sweet to close the night
An evening that will leave you feeling grounded, connected, and seen
About Maja Gray:
Maja Gray believes everyone has greatness within them. After nearly two decades in the U.S. Coast Guard and a lifetime spent around the world, her work now centers on helping people ignite their potential and take bold action toward what matters most.
Her own path took a dramatic turn after losing her father, when she unexpectedly found herself living in Singapore’s Changi Airport for nearly six months. That experience, while painful, became her greatest teacher.
Maja is the author of The Longest Layover, a memoir about rediscovering purpose in the most unlikely places. Through storytelling and honest reflection, she helps others find clarity, courage, and connection in life’s most uncertain moments.
About Open Spaces:
The world has a connection problem. We’re here to change that.
Open Spaces brings people together to connect around our challenges, struggles, and life ruptures—the things that make us human. Join our movement and discover the power of shared experiences in fostering growth, resilience, and connection.
Therapy Disclaimer:
Open Spaces is a community-driven event designed to foster connection and healing through shared stories and open dialogue, and is not psychotherapeutic in nature. While we aim to create a supportive environment, please be aware that sensitive topics, including personal struggles and mental health challenges, may arise. Open Spaces does not intend to replace or provide mental or medical health services, treatment, or advice.
Please note that Open Spaces facilitators and special guests are not licensed mental health providers, and Open Spaces is not a replacement for professional mental health care. If you are in need of support, we recommend seeking guidance from a licensed mental health professional or therapist.